Oncology Clinical Director

US Oncology, Inc.•Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Director to support our offices in Norfolk. Please take this quick survey once you've submitted your resume to complete the application process: Clinical Director PI Survey Link If you have completed the survey before, even for another position, please do not take it again.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, or another clinical field required
Current state licensure for applicable clinical educational background.
Current CPR certification required
Minimum seven to ten years direct clinical experience in an oncology practice or clinic setting
Minimum five to seven years prior management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience in Oncology/Hematology office clinical management.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in nursing, healthcare, or business field (MSN, MBA or MHA) strongly preferred.
Oncology certification preferred.
Healthcare Quality Improvement certification (i.e. CPHQ, Six Sigma) a plus

Responsibilities

Oversees the clinical operations for all/assigned clinical disciplines.
Sets annual performance goals for clinical disciplines in alignment with organizational objectives
Oversees the completion of performance evaluations including development of performance objectives and developmental goals each year.
Leads staff retention and development programs to optimize staff performance, satisfaction and minimize turnover.
Hires and coordinates training for all clinical personnel.
Directs the development of initial orientation, standardized on-boarding and ongoing education programs for assigned clinical staff.
Develops annual operating goals and budget for the clinical department in support of the practice's business plan under the direction of the Executive Director and Controller.
Controls the clinical departments operating costs within budget parameters.
Assists in the development and preparation of short term and long-range plans and budgets based on organization goals and objectives, including identification/development of new clinical service lines
Maintains effective clinical staff coverage for the practice within budgetary guidelines.
Directs the correct use of charge codes and facilitate education of all clinical staff in correct documentation per reimbursement guidelines.
Directs the development/implementation of clinical components of regulatory and value-based care programs/contracts, facilitate education of staff on key program components to facilitate compliance.
Collaborates with practice management to provide leadership on operational projects such as site Quality Committees, Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) or other applicable accreditations, regulatory and value-based care program compliance, and other special projects as assigned.
Responsible in facilitating, optimization/ implementation of Care Delivery best practices including, but not limited to assessing appropriate staffing levels, patient flow, current clinical practices/services, and policies & procedures.
Collaborates with various US Oncology groups/committees to facilitate systematic solutions to patient care initiatives.
Responsible in leading clinical initiatives in patient education and communication, evaluates standards of patient care and professional practice with special attention to cost effectiveness, comfort, safety, age-specific implications, and cultural diversity.