Oncology - Academic - 15536152

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4d

About The Position

The Associate Chief will shape the future of pediatric hematology/oncology at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health by advancing excellence in clinical quality, access, safety, and experience; championing high-reliability practice; and fostering a collaborative environment for faculty, advanced practice providers, trainees, and staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings (Dallas and Plano), aligning with Children’s Health and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise. Drive quality, safety, and access: build and monitor division-level dashboards; standardize pathways; reduce unwarranted variation; improve throughput, capacity, and referral optimization. Strengthen multidisciplinary care across hematology, oncology, and the Cellular & ImmunoTherapeutics Program (HSCT, CAR-T, ex vivo gene therapy); improve transitions of care and care coordination. Use data and analytics to set targets, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement (QI/PI) initiatives. Partner on workforce planning (faculty/APP recruitment, onboarding, schedules, coverage models) and mentor faculty in operational excellence. Advance patient experience and equity, incorporating social determinants of health and access initiatives into divisional operations. Collaborate across the Department and health-system partners to prepare for ongoing program growth and facilities expansion. Appointment & Effort 0.5 FTE dedicated to Associate Chief, Clinical Operations (leadership/administration). Remaining effort tailored to the candidate’s clinical practice and academic interests. Academic rank Associate Professor or Professor (with or without tenure) will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting with a track record of program building, operational improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment; excellent communication skills; commitment to an inclusive, team-based culture and mentorship.
• Evidence of scholarship and/or educational engagement commensurate with academic appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings (Dallas and Plano), aligning with Children’s Health and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise.
• Drive quality, safety, and access: build and monitor division-level dashboards; standardize pathways; reduce unwarranted variation; improve throughput, capacity, and referral optimization.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary care across hematology, oncology, and the Cellular & ImmunoTherapeutics Program (HSCT, CAR-T, ex vivo gene therapy); improve transitions of care and care coordination.
• Use data and analytics to set targets, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement (QI/PI) initiatives.
• Partner on workforce planning (faculty/APP recruitment, onboarding, schedules, coverage models) and mentor faculty in operational excellence.
• Advance patient experience and equity, incorporating social determinants of health and access initiatives into divisional operations.
• Collaborate across the Department and health-system partners to prepare for ongoing program growth and facilities expansion.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree