Manager, Radiation Oncology

About the role

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Manager, Radiation Oncology for a full‑time, day‑shift position (Monday – Friday) located in Alexandria, VA. The manager provides leadership and independent action to support the Radiation Oncology work environment, ensures effective utilization of human resources, and drives continuous performance improvement to maintain optimal quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assigned department or functional area to ensure effective performance, including hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance, and delegating tasks.
• Ensure adequate staffing plans and equitable 24‑hour staffing requirements; conduct interviewing, hiring, timely performance appraisals, counseling, and positive discipline.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment and proactively plan, direct, and implement changes and new innovations related to Radiation Oncology.
• Evaluate work performance of nursing staff, Chief Therapist, and Patient Registration Manager; collaborate with leaders to review Radiation Therapists, Patient Services Representatives, and other staff.
• Work closely with the Radiation Oncology Medical Director on operations, quality‑assurance initiatives, and growth strategies.
• Demonstrate creativity in operational skills, independent action, and contingency‑planning preparation.
• Develop indicators with the Quality Improvement (QI) committee for ongoing QI program monitoring and improvements.
• Achieve and maintain accreditation with the American College of Radiology and stay prepared for The Joint Commission requirements and surveys.
• Initiate and manage various projects with high accuracy and timeliness; monitor productivity ratios and alert the Director of Cancer Services when productivity deviates from agreed percentages.
• Identify strategies to improve billing/reimbursement, decrease denial rates, and increase collection ratios; collaborate with the Patient Registration Manager to improve efficiencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy, management, healthcare administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience of 4 years).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Lead Therapist, Chief Therapist, or management role within an oncology department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Lead Radiation Therapist experience.
• Previous radiation therapy experience.

Schedule

Full‑time, day‑shift, Monday – Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a robust wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5 % of eligible contributions starting on day one.
• Tuition and student‑loan assistance: up to $5,250 per year for education and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental health support: 25 coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children.
• Work/life balance: paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

About Us

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, employing over 26,000 team members who deliver world‑class care to the communities we serve. Recognized nationally for safety, quality, and patient experience, Inova also ranks as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation. We are committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and shaping a more compassionate future for healthcare.