Hematology/Oncology (Leukemia) Need in Downtown Orlando, Florida

Orlando Health Cancer Center is seeking hematologists with a special interest and experience in leukemia. The Cancer Institute is developing a new separate Leukemia service. The hematology division is well developed and is busy providing services in both classic and malignant hematology. Additionally, A well-developed bone marrow transplant section provides both autologous and allogenic transplants and cellular therapy, and has a large geographic draw. The cancer center had a strong, dynamic combined hematology and oncology fellowship program with a wide range of educational activities. Responsibilities of the selected candidate:

• Responsible for the treatment of leukemia patients both inpatient and outpatient.
• Work with the rest of the leukemia team to further develop the leukemia section in cooperation with the hematology and bone marrow transplant services.
• Advance research activities related to leukemia.
• Responsible for the education and training of the fellows and residents with structured rotation.

• Academic appoints available at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Florida State University (FSU) for eligible candidates
• A very competitive contract will be provided for selected physicians
• Orlando Health and Orlando Health Cancer Institute are major health providers in Florida. For more information about Orlando Health, visit our website at Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and Orlando Health Cancer Institute

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Omar Kayaleh - Chair of Medical Oncology at [email protected], phone (407)716-2275 Please forward your CV and personal letter to Nadia Rodriguez - Physician Recruiter, Orlando Health Medical Group, at [email protected] or Karina Intriago - Executive Assistant, Orlando Health Cancer Institute Oncology Administration, [email protected] One of the largest cancer care providers in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is guided by its vision to be a national leader by providing exceptional cancer care and a personalized experience. The realization of that vision includes a focus on an expanding footprint, enhanced services and treatments, advancements in technology, and an ever-growing team of interdisciplinary cancer experts specializing in more than 200 types of cancer. The institutes dedicated medical staff consists of more than 60 medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as pathologists, advanced practice providers, nurse and clinical specialists, and support staff such as pharmacists, dietitians and counselors. We also reach across specialties as needed, into areas like neurosurgery, pancreatology, colon and rectal surgery, and endocrinology. This multidisciplinary team approach means that each patient benefits from the expertise of a team of specialists who work together to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan, across the cancer-care continuum. These teams meet several times a week in tumor boards to talk through each patients treatment plan and progression. The institute continues to introduce and further novel technologies to ensure top-notch services, such as new advanced radiation and proton therapies, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy, and cancer-related aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that gives patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. While the institutes comprehensive care includes an expert team of medical professionals, advanced technology and leading-edge research, we recognize there is more to cancer care. To treat the whole person body, mind and spirit the institute offers supportive and palliative care, cancer genetic counseling and high-risk care, and complementary services through various wellness programs, integrative medicine and a Cancer Support Community. In addition to an all-inclusive facility on Orlando Healths downtown campus, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has five additional treatment locations, in Clermont, Dr. Phillips area, St. Cloud, Lake Mary and Ocoee; more than 10 practice locations; and expanded options for virtual appointments and consultations. By continuing to extend the institutes reach and expand its services, area residents are assured comfortable, convenient access to world-class cancer services in the familiarity of their own communities. Orlando Health Cancer Institute provides award-winning, nationally recognized and accredited cancer services in Central Florida. Some of our recognitions and distinctions include:

• 60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs Becker's, 2023
• Best Hospitals for Cancer (top 100) U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
• American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Care Centers (NAPBC)
• Radiation Oncology Department accreditation American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Medical Oncology Clinics certification Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)
• Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program accreditation Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)

Located in downtown Orlando and serving Central Florida for more than 100 years, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed surgical, medical, and emergency acute-care hospital. It is one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region and the organizations flagship hospital. With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including trauma, cardiovascular, stroke, neuroscience, orthopedic and surgical services, Orlando Health ORMC provides a complete continuum of care. World-renowned as Central Floridas only Level I Trauma Center, Orlando Health ORMC also is recognized for excellence with an American Burn Association Verified Burn Center and Joint Commission-certified hip and knee joint replacement, spine surgery, and comprehensive stroke programs. Orlando Health ORMC works closely with systemwide cancer, heart and vascular, digestive health, neuroscience and orthopedic institutes also located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, as well as the specialty Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. Combining compassion with experience and knowledge, our team provides patients with the highest quality of care. Our efforts have earned us numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including:

• Best Regional Hospital U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
  • Ranked No. 2 in the Orlando Metro Area and No. 7 in Florida
  • Nationally ranked in four categories: cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; pulmonology and lung surgery; urology
  • Rated high performing in 12 areas: aortic valve surgery; COPD; colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; stroke
• A Safety Grade The Leapfrog Group, five consecutive terms 2021-2023
• Top Teaching Hospital The Leapfrog Group, 2023
• Best Hospitals in America The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
• Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
• Get with the Guidelines: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke American Heart Association, 2023
  • Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
• Nine hospital units with Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses the most units of any adult hospital in the state
• Magnet Recognized American Nurses Credentialing Center

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Orlando Health, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $8.1 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Founded more than 100 years ago, the healthcare system is recognized around the world for Central Florida’s only pediatric and adult Level I Trauma program as well as the only state-accredited Level II Adult Trauma Center in Pinellas County. It is the home of the nation’s largest neonatal intensive care unit under one roof, the only system in the southeast to offer open fetal surgery to repair the most severe forms of spina bifida, the site of an Olympic athlete training facility and operator of one of the largest and highest performing clinically integrated networks in the region. Orlando Health has pioneered life-changing medical research and its Graduate Medical Education program hosts more than 350 residents and fellows. The 3,238-bed system includes 23 hospitals and emergency departments – 18 of which are currently operational with five coming soon. The system also includes nine specialty institutes, more than 100 adult and pediatric primary care practices, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patie ... nt behavioral health facility under the management of Acadia Healthcare, and more than 60 outpatient facilities that include imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with FastMed Urgent Care. More than 4,000 physicians, representing more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs more than 25,000 team members and more than 1,200 physicians. In FY22, Orlando Health served nearly 142,000 inpatients and 3.9 million outpatients. The healthcare system provided more than $782 million in total value to the communities it serves in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more in FY 21, the most recent period for which this information is available. We encourage you to visit our website at and view our video:

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