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Fellowship-Trained Surgical Oncologist - Program Builder Role

Health First Medical Group · Melbourne, FL

FULL-TIME Posted Jul 8, 2026

Job Description

Health First Medical Group is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Surgical Oncologist (BE/BC General Surgery) to join the Health First Cancer Institute in a high-impact, program-building role. This is a rare opportunity to help shape and grow a newly expanding Surgical Oncology service line within a leading integrated health system serving Florida's Space Coast.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly established team of 5 Hematology/Oncology physicians in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supported by strong institutional investment, growing referral demand, and full administrative infrastructure.

If you are looking for more than a position, if you are looking to build, lead, and define a service line, this is that opportunity.

CLINICAL FOCUS AREAS
• Upper GI malignancies
• Melanoma
• Soft tissue sarcoma

PRACTICE MODEL & SURGICAL SUPPORT
• 3 days operating room and procedural time
• 2 days outpatient clinic
• Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration with medical and radiation oncology
• Integrated referral network within the Health First system
• Opportunity to expand minimally invasive and robotic surgical oncology services

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
• Build and lead a Surgical Oncology service line within a growing cancer institute
• Significant and expanding community need with strong referral volume potential
• Fully integrated multidisciplinary oncology model
• Strong institutional commitment to program development and expansion
• Opportunity for future leadership roles within the Cancer Institute and Health First system
• Robust administrative, operational, and clinical support infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Surgical Oncology (ACGME-accredited) required
• Interest in program development and multidisciplinary cancer care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Leadership potential with a patient-centered approach

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST CANCER INSTITUTE
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer program focused on coordinated care
• Only multi-specialty oncology group in the region
• Services include:
• Cancer screening and diagnostics
• Surgical oncology and minimally invasive procedures
• Robotic surgery
• Full infusion services
• Imaging and laboratory support
• Patient financial advocacy and support services

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
• Leading integrated delivery network serving Florida's Space Coast
• 4 hospitals
• 500+ providers
• 50+ specialties
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Large Employers
• Culture focused on physician engagement, collaboration, and clinical excellence

LIFE ON FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST
• Atlantic beaches and coastal living
• Kennedy Space Center rocket launches
• Year-round boating, fishing, surfing, and outdoor recreation
• Strong public and private school options
• No state income tax
• Easy access to Orlando and major airports

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD SOMETHING MEANINGFUL
• Opportunity to design, build, and lead a Surgical Oncology program
• High-impact role within a growing cancer institute
• Strong institutional and multidisciplinary support
• Autonomy with system-level backing

If you are seeking autonomy, leadership, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining Health First Cancer Institute.

Contact Information
robert.ferreri@hf.org, 321-917-9807

Additional Details

City
Melbourne
State
Florida
Country
US
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