About the role
The Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute (CBDI) in St. Petersburg, Florida is recruiting an additional pediatric neuro-oncology physician to join our growing pediatric cancer program.
Neuro-Oncology Center of Excellence
- Established local Center of Excellence with a high volume of neuro-oncology patients (~200 unique patients annually).
- Comprehensive services including advanced neuro-imaging and complex brain and spinal tumor surgery.
- Collaborative care model with 7 neurosurgeons, dedicated social worker, palliative care team, and multidisciplinary specialists.
- Strong precision medicine focus—molecular and genetic profiling of CNS tumors to tailor individualized treatment protocols.
- Robust research portfolio including bio-banking, basic science collaborations, and clinical interventional trials with consortiums and industry partners.
- Active pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship program; faculty regularly engaged in resident and fellow education.
Institute Overview
- CBDI treats the full spectrum of pediatric cancers and blood disorders.
- Access to innovative therapies, including a leading CAR-T cell therapy program.
- Multidisciplinary, family-centered care model with integrated support from social workers, child life specialists, psychologists, oncology nurses, pharmacists, patient educators, and nutritionists—all in one location.
- One of the largest pediatric cancer programs in the southeastern United States and a leader in clinical and translational research.
Research & Academic Opportunities
- Access to expanded clinical trials through affiliation with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- Member of the Children’s Oncology Group.
- Sole pediatric affiliate of Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
- Participation in clinical research and medical education strongly encouraged.
- Opportunity to pursue part-time or full-time faculty appointment in the Division of Hematology, Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, commensurate with qualifications.
Hospital Recognition & Distinction
- 259-bed teaching hospital and member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine system.
- Ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026) in 8 pediatric specialties, including pediatric cancer (#37 nationally).
- Ranked #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida for three consecutive years and #4 Best Children’s Hospital in the Southeast.
- Only U.S. hospital outside the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region that is part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine system.
Why Join Us
- Collegial faculty culture with excellent quality of practice.
- Expanding community outreach footprint.
- Strong institutional support for innovation, collaboration, and academic growth.
Location – Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida
- Year-round sunshine with abundant cultural and recreational activities.
- Minutes from Tampa and the Gulf beaches.
- Approximately 90 miles from Orlando and four hours from Miami.
- Access to excellent schools, professional sports venues, and diverse lifestyle amenities.
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