Overview
Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
AdventHealth Palm Coast – Digestive Health Institute
Opportunity Overview
AdventHealth Palm Coast is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C) to join our growing Surgical Oncology team within the Digestive Health Institute. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a highly collaborative, patient-centered, and innovative environment—serving patients with complex cancer diagnoses in a new state-of-the-art Cancer Center on Florida’s beautiful northeast coast.
This position will replace a valued APP transitioning specialties, ensuring continuity of care for our patients while offering the incoming provider strong mentorship, a cohesive team culture, and career development support.
Position Highlights
Specialty: Surgical Oncology (Digestive Health Institute)
Practice Model: Established and growing surgical oncology practice led by Dr. Abubaker Ali
Schedule: Balanced schedule of 2–2.5 clinic days, 4 hours administrative time, and 1 week of acute call/month (with no clinic during call week)
Collegial Support: Team-based care model with 1 surgeon, 2 APPs, and robust clinical staff
Location: Palm Coast, FL – practice split between AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway campuses
Call: 1:4 rotation, shared between physicians and APPs
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- This position does NOT include OR time
- Cancer surgery and post-op management
- EHR/Computer proficiency
- Bilingual/second language skills (preferred, not required)
What We Offer
- Supportive onboarding with mentorship from an experienced surgical oncologist
- Work in a brand-new Cancer Center with access to cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary support (Rad Onc, Med Onc, navigation teams)
- Work-life balance: predictable schedule, coastal living, and shared call
- Opportunity to serve a community in need while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Palm Coast, a vibrant and growing coastal community with convenient access to St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and Orlando
Why Join AdventHealth?
At AdventHealth, we are more than a hospital system—we are a faith-based, mission-driven organization committed to Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. We provide whole-person care—body, mind, and spirit—while empowering providers to practice medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Joining AdventHealth means becoming part of one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health systems, offering stability, growth, and purpose.
Job Requirements
- Have a background in Surgery or Critical Care with experience in cancer patient care
- Be comfortable with pre- and post-operative care, wound management, and oncology navigation
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and thrive in a team-based, academic-style setting
- Demonstrate confidence in working independently after training, with strong clinical judgment
- Be mission-aligned, compassionate, and motivated to improve outcomes for oncology patients
Client Description
AdventHealth East Florida is a leading healthcare network dedicated to providing whole-person care across the region. With a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate service, we offer a comprehensive range of medical specialties, including emergency care, advanced surgical procedures, and specialized treatments. Our state-of-the-art facilities and patient-centered approach ensure that individuals receive high-quality, faith-based care tailored to their needs. Backed by a team of skilled healthcare professionals, AdventHealth East Florida remains focused on improving community health, advancing medical research, and delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient we serve.
