JOB DESCRIPTION
Your experience matters
The Director of Oncology provides strategic and operational leadership for the oncology department at Wilson Medical Center, overseeing clinical services, staff development, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on advancing patient-centered cancer care, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, compassionate care throughout the patient journey. As a Director of Oncology, joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. This role is 100% on site in Wilson, NC.
More about our team
Our Oncology team at Wilson Medical Center plays an important role in supporting patients and their families throughout their cancer care journey. Team members work together to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, helping patients navigate treatment, manage symptoms, and feel supported every step of the way. In this specialized and fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care tailored to each patient's needs. Compassion, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to making a difference are key to success in this role. From supporting patients during treatment to providing education and emotional support, our team makes a meaningful impact on the patient experience every day.
How you’ll contribute
As the Director of Oncology, you will excels in this role by:
- Provides operational, clinical, regulatory, and strategic leadership for Radiation Oncology and the broader Oncology Service Line
- Ensures high-quality clinical care, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and patient safety
- Leads cancer program development, service-line growth, financial performance, and workforce engagement
- Strengthens physician relationships and multidisciplinary coordination across oncology specialties
- Develops strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and community stakeholders
- Advances cancer prevention, screening, early detection, clinical research opportunities, and patient access
- Oversees capital planning, equipment reliability, workflow efficiency, and operational performance
Schedule: Full-Time
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part‑time employees to further education.
What we’re looking for
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (RN), Radiation Therapy (RTT), or a health‑related field
- Bachelor’s degree required within two years of hire or transfer
- Master’s degree preferred
- Current professional licensure or certification in good standing
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in Oncology and/or Radiation Oncology preferred
- A collaborative, results‑oriented oncology leader who can stabilize and optimize existing operations while advancing a broader vision for cancer services.
- Experience in Radiation oncology operations, multidisciplinary oncology services, and cancer program development
- Strategic planning, service-line growth, operational improvement, and physician engagement
- Financial management, budgeting, productivity, capital planning, and business case development
- Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation, cancer committee leadership, quality reporting, and survey readiness
- Knowledge of NAPBC standards and breast program development
- Experience collaborating with academic institutions, research organizations, and strategic partners
- Strong communication, relationship management, conflict resolution, and team development skills
- Strategic thinking, project management, analytical ability, and commitment to patient-centered care
- Active membership in the American College of Oncology Administrators preferred
More about Wilson Medical Center
Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer services including cancer care, cardiac care, orthopedics, imaging, surgical services and many more.
