VP, Radiation Oncology
About The Position
The Vice President, Radiation Oncology leads SunState Medical Specialists’ radiation oncology service line, which includes approximately 25 radiation oncologists across 25 treatment centers in Florida. Reporting to the CEO, the VP is accountable for site management, operational performance, service line enhancement, physician recruitment strategy, EMR utilization, and support for radiation oncology best practices. The role leads regional/area managers, through whom center managers report, and partners with central SMS teams. The VP is accountable for results but does not have direct P&L ownership. A central priority is earning the trust of SMS radiation oncologists through lasting relationships and uniting the centers into one practice with shared goals, standards, and communication. The VP advocates for physicians, incorporates their input into decisions and operating practices, develops managers, ensures effective center operations, drives operational performance, strengthens service capabilities and integrated care, and leads physician recruitment and retention. The position also drives consistent use of radiation oncology information systems and works with revenue cycle teams to improve performance. Local travel within South Florida markets is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of radiation oncology experience, including 5 or more years leading multi-site operations at director level or above.
- Proven experience leading multiple layers of management across a large, dispersed footprint.
- Working knowledge of revenue cycle management (RCM) and EMR optimization.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and a record of earning physicians’ trust and influence.
- Strategic thinking, disciplined operational execution, and data-driven management.
- Change management and team integration experience.
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel locally within South Florida markets.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships with radiation oncologists through regular site visits, listening, follow-through, and open communication.
- Advocate for physicians and resolve site, staffing, and support issues; give physicians a voice in decisions affecting their practices.
- Create regular forums for physician input and follow up on feedback.
- Establish a unified SMS radiation oncology identity across sites and legacy practices, with shared goals, standards, and consistent communication.
- Standardize policies and operating practices with physician input while allowing local flexibility when it benefits patients.
- Lead regional/area managers and, through them, center managers; set expectations, review performance, and develop leaders.
- Ensure appropriate staffing of care teams, patient access, treatment start times, and equipment uptime.
- Drive operational levers supporting revenue, expense, and productivity targets.
- Partner with Finance on monthly reviews and technology capital planning, and report results to the CEO.
- Expand advanced capabilities and strengthen integrated care with medical oncology, urology, and referral partners.
- Identify center and market opportunities with the CEO.
- Lead radiation oncologist recruitment and succession planning with Talent Acquisition; oversee onboarding and ramp-up.
- Drive standardized, optimal use of Radiation Oncology Information Systems across sites in partnership with central IT.
- Hold sites and providers accountable for front-end and charge capture performance; partner with RCM on collections, denials, and accounts receivable metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
