Summary

• Clinical and Operational Management: 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.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: 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.
• Strategic Planning and Program Development: 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.
• Financial Performance: 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.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: 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.
• Research and Clinical Trials: 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.
• Talent Development and Management: 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.

Education - Required
• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Radiation Therapy, or related field required.

Experience - Required
• 15+ years of relevant experience and
• 10 years prior management experience in a radiation oncology setting. Large health system experience strongly preferred. NCI-designated cancer program experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
• 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.

VALUES AND HABITS
Put People First
• Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
• Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
• Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
• Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.

Do What's Right
• Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
• Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why.
• Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
• Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.

Pursue Excellence
• Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth.
• Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
• Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
• Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

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