Physician - Chair of Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Chair serves in a local strategic leadership role under the direction of the Associate Medical Director (AMD). The role collaborates with senior leadership including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers within their region to deliver quality care in a patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts locally for the use of clinical data to proactively monitor, revise and develop best practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote the standardization of clinical processes and interoperability; adoption of effective solutions and advance innovative patient care.
• Identify and pursue the use/advancement of digital care technologies in ways that add value to our organization.
• Partner with local C-Suite and RMD to develop strategic initiatives supporting clinical and business objectives.
• Actively supports the VPMA in presenting information to local hospital boards.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of national and regional trends and how these are likely to affect provider supply, patient expectations, and reimbursement.
• Able to establish, evaluate, and maintain a comprehensive program for coaching, leadership identification, and leadership development.
• Able to make a case convincingly and effectively for behavior change with physicians.
• Able to coach others on leadership style and self-management. Maintains a clear understanding and commitment to success as defined by a collective performance.
• Actively involved in advancing standards of professionalism, including work in state, regional and national organizations.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Board certified or eligible for certification in physician’s primary specialty
• Licensed Practicing Provider MD/DO
• Credentialed and willing to maintain clinical practice
• PREFERRED: Experience using and supporting Epic’s Electronic Medical Record System