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WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.  With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.  Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.  We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

HIGHLIGHTS

Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute’s central laboratory located in Fort Myers is seeking an AP/CP board-certified full-time Hematopathologist with experience in surgical pathology. CAP accredited, 20k sq ft state of the art clinical lab, advanced technologies, services we provide to FCS physicians include molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, histology, clinical chemistry. Routine laboratory tests are collected at each Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) site and transported daily to our central laboratory facility for expert analysis and evaluation. FCS clinicians have immediate access to all testing results, usually within 24 hours, which informs timely treatment decisions. Our highly skilled pathologists are in constant communication with physicians for consultation and to coordinate more specialized testing, when needed.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

• Analyzing various pathology cases including bone marrow, peripheral blood, and surgical pathology cases. 

• Determine and request appropriate ancillary testing as needed to complete diagnosis.

• Additional responsibilities may be needed determined by workload.

• Ensure proper diagnosis and treatment of patients in an out-patient clinic setting.  

• Provide guidance to the medical oncologists as needed.

BENEFITS 

• No FL state income tax 

• Competitive salary

• CME Days and reimbursement 

• PTO, malpractice, medical benefits, 401k match

• Positive impact on community 

REQUIREMENTS 

• A graduate of an allopathic US Medical School of a school recognized and approved by the US Office of Education (AMG) and completed at least one year of approved residency training or an international medical school (IMG) and have a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate and completed an approved residency anatomic/clinical pathology.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as Medical Doctor with the State of Florida Board of Medicine; and Board Certified/Eligible in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology. link

• Position also requires fluency in the English language and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse populations including other physicians, employees, patients and families. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties.

• Fellowship completion in hematopathology and surgical pathology 

• Experienced candidates highly preferred.

Please contact Physician Recruiter, Kelly Armstrong, at [email protected] for further details. 

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.  Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ([email protected]) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.