AVP, Radiation Oncology

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health will work in collaboration with the Department and Service Line Leaders, under the direction of the Service Line Vice President, to develop and implement initiatives across the Jefferson Health Enterprise, leading the Service Line towards the achievement of enterprise growth, clinical quality, operational performance, and financial excellence.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Radiation Therapy, or related field required.
15+ years of relevant experience
10 years prior management experience in a radiation oncology setting.
Large health system experience strongly preferred.
NCI-designated cancer program experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge and expertise of information systems to support operational, clinical and research activities.
Experience in accreditation processes required.
Expert verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting of physician and administrative leaders.
Demonstrated ability to influence and manage personnel effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrated critical thinking, financial and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of the radiation oncology service line, ensuring quality patient care at all locations where radiation oncology services are provided. This includes managing business, administrative, and technical operations, and ensuring the achievement of clinical, financial, and strategic goals.
Establishes a working knowledge of management and clinical information systems (MyChart, Epic, Metriq, Mosaic, Aria, etc.); effectively using these tools to monitor and improve workflow, revenue cycle performance, patient access and service performance.
Ensuring that the department meets all regulatory standards and standards set by the Department's Quality & Safety Management Plan. NCI-designated cancer centers are known for their high quality of research and treatment, so the AVP is also involved in ensuring the center maintains these standards.
Participating in long-range strategic planning efforts, in conjunction with the VP, Cancer Service Line Strategy, to enhance the cancer center's leadership in cancer research and patient care. Develop new programs or initiatives to advance the center's prominence in education, research, and clinical care.
Supporting improvements in financial performance and strategic growth of the oncology service line. Focusing on value-based contracting and alignment across the enterprise, the AVP will engage with various teams to ensure the highest quality of integrated oncology care is delivered effectively to produce a strong contribution margin to the health system.
Acting as a liaison with various levels of administration, faculty, and outside organizations to coordinate service line business. This includes promoting and maintaining physician and administrative partnerships and establishing collaborative working relationships with staff and physicians.
Operationalizing clinical research activities for oncology indications in the Radiation Oncology Department across the enterprise, overseeing the entire cycle of clinical development, including study design, execution, and regulatory reporting. Translational research is a critical component for NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers, and the AVP plays a role in fostering such research and in ensuring that patients receive appropriate therapy and participate in relevant clinical trials, in partnership with the Department & Clinical Trial Office (CTO) stakeholders.
Managing and developing a team, potentially including department management level positions
In essence, the AVP of Radiation Oncology at an NCI Cancer Center plays a crucial role in leading and managing the radiation oncology program, ensuring high-quality patient care, promoting research, and contributing to the overall strategic goals of the cancer center. They combine strong leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative skills to advance the field of radiation oncology within a highly-regarded cancer institution.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.