Director - Clinical Optimization and Efficiency
About The Position
The System Director of Clinical Practice Optimization and Efficiency will provide strategic and clinical leadership to advance enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of oncology care delivery. This role is accountable for designing, standardizing, documenting and optimizing clinical workflows for Piedmont Oncology employed practices, hospital-based oncology departments and care team members to ensure evidence-based practice, operational excellence, and seamless integration. Key responsibilities include oversight of clinical protocols, oncology nurse navigation, clinical care pathways, quality improvement initiatives, and alignment of clinical operations with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements. The role has direct management of the centralized Piedmont Oncology Navigation Center's clinical staff, cancer genetics, and Lead Advanced Practice Providers. The System Director will lead efforts to reduce unwarranted variation, improve throughput, and support resource stewardship while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position collaborates closely with the Director of Infusion and Radiation Business Operations and hospital-based Directors of Oncology Operations to execute system-wide initiatives that support growth, sustainability, and exceptional clinical care.
Requirements
- Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board.
- 10 years of progressively responsible oncology experience.
- Five (5) years of leadership experience managing clinical operations for oncology service lines.
- Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP/FNP) Upon Hire.
- PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia Upon Hire.
- Updated NCCPA certification for PAs Upon Hire.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical doctoral degree (e.g. Doctor of Nursing Practice).
- Experience practicing as an advanced practice provider in oncology.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and clinical leadership to advance enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of oncology care delivery.
- Design, standardize, document, and optimize clinical workflows for Piedmont Oncology employed practices, hospital-based oncology departments, and care team members.
- Ensure evidence-based practice, operational excellence, and seamless integration of clinical workflows.
- Oversee clinical protocols, oncology nurse navigation, clinical care pathways, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Align clinical operations with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Directly manage the centralized Piedmont Oncology Navigation Center's clinical staff, cancer genetics, and Lead Advanced Practice Providers.
- Lead efforts to reduce unwarranted variation, improve throughput, and support resource stewardship.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Director of Infusion and Radiation Business Operations and hospital-based Directors of Oncology Operations to execute system-wide initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
