Director of Radiation Oncology

Florida Cancer Specialists•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Director of Radiation Oncology is responsible for the direction, regulatory compliance, and financial performance of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Radiation Oncology Services. The departments’ primary modalities include Varian treatment machines, CT simulation, and HDR, and may include other services depending on location, such as brachytherapy and radioimmunotherapy. The Director mentors and trains staff on technology; ensures safe staffing levels; conducts annual and probationary performance evaluations; and leads performance-improvement and quality-assurance initiatives. The role also maintains compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing the provision of radiation oncology, and requires current knowledge of those requirements. This role operates in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and requires the ability to work remotely effectively as required, travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings, and manage competing priorities and stakeholder needs. The stated standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Radiology Sciences required.
Three to five years of medical office experience required.
At least three years of experience as an RTT required.
Five years of healthcare/radiation oncology leadership experience required.
AART certification in Radiologic Science and/or Radiation Therapy certification.
Valid state driver’s license; compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters effectively.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to foster quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through best practices, business and political acumen, collaboration, partnerships, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision, and able to work remotely effectively as required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities and demands from varied stakeholders and sites.
Ability to lead group discussions and coach, mentor, motivate, and engage others toward a common goal.
Ability to effectively manage resources, performance, and employee relations and supervise staff within established policies, procedures, and legislation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Ten years of healthcare/radiation oncology leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct Radiation Oncology Services and oversee their regulatory compliance and financial performance.
Mentor and train staff on all aspects of technology.
Ensure safe staffing levels.
Conduct annual and probationary performance evaluations.
Lead performance-improvement and Quality Assurance initiatives.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing radiation oncology, and maintain current knowledge of them.
Lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.
Hire, coach, and support staff development, as applicable; manage resources, performance, and employee relations; and supervise in accordance with established policies, procedures, and legislation.
Work effectively across multiple sites and travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings as required.