Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology

About the role

The Medical Oncology Medical Director oversees and leads Hematology and Medical Oncology care at the SVMC Cancer Center. This is a full-time position with a 70/30 split between direct patient care and administrative activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oversight to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations are achieved and maintained at the SVMC Cancer Center
• Participate in and be a change advocate for the development and implementation of new medical strategic initiatives
• Assure compliance with national accreditations
• Advocate for and demonstrate success in enrolling patients in cancer center clinical trials and assist in the development of an expanded clinical research program
• Participate in the organization of clinical information systems to improve patient safety and enhance care delivery
• Work collaboratively with other departments, Section Chiefs and clinical and administrative leadership to improve integrated care delivery across the organization
• Actively participate in SVMC leadership meetings, monthly Hematology and Medical Oncology faculty meetings and other local meetings
• Evaluate scheduling needs and oversee provider schedule template management to ensure optimal patient access
• Lead provider recruitment activities
• Participate in budgeting and financial planning activities
• Perform provider performance evaluations
• Collaborate with SVMC and DH/DCC system quality leaders in QA and QI programs
• Collaborate in defining and monitoring performance indicators for quality, patient safety and patient experience
• Reinforce Culture of Safety and High Reliability principles and support development of standardized policies for safety and risk mitigation
• Act as champion for evidence-based clinical practice

Qualifications

• MD or DO Degree
• Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice and two years of clinical leadership experience
• Current or Eligible for Medical Licensure in the State of Vermont
• Current of Eligible for DEA Certificate in the State of Vermont

Benefits

• Engaged Cancer Center team which is highly invested in teamwork and optimal patient outcomes
• Salary Range $500,000 - $510,000; this position includes a comprehensive benefits package through Dartmouth Health
• A sign-on bonus, retention incentives and relocation stipend may be available, subject to eligibility
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) through 501 C 3 nonprofit status