Radiation Oncology Manager

Brief Overview

The Manager Radiation Oncology, reporting directly to the Oncology Service Line Director, collaborates with various team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered radiation oncology services. This role oversees the entire radiation care continuum, including clinical and support operations, workflow management, patient access, staffing, quality, patient experience, and operational performance.

What You Will Do

• Provide operational leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Radiation Oncology program, including clinical and support operations, workflow management, patient access, staffing, quality, patient experience, and financial performance.
• Drive program performance and continuous improvement by monitoring operational, clinical, and financial results; addressing risks and barriers; and implementing action plans to achieve volume, access, quality, patient experience, and departmental goals.
• Manage departmental operations, budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and performance outcomes.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, cost-effective care in compliance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.
• Lead quality, safety, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement efforts by monitoring key indicators, benchmarking results, implementing best practices, and taking corrective action to improve consistency, efficiency, patient experience, and outcomes.
• Build a high-performing and engaged team culture by establishing accountability, mentoring staff, managing performance, promoting collaboration and service excellence, and supporting employee retention and engagement.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison across radiation oncology and oncology service line stakeholders to foster collaboration, support program integration, advance strategic initiatives, and ensure a coordinated patient experience throughout the continuum of care.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Radiation Therapy, or related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive healthcare leadership experience Required
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience within oncology, radiation oncology, ambulatory services, or a related clinical service line Required
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including clinical and operational staff Required
• Experience managing departmental operations, budgets, staffing, quality initiatives, and performance outcomes Required

Skills And Abilities

• Leadership and Accountability: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, manage change, and establish accountability for operational outcomes
• Operational Acumen: Ability to analyze operational, financial, quality, and access data and implement effective solutions to achieve results
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align departmental priorities with organizational and service line goals while identifying opportunities for growth and improvement
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with physicians, leaders, staff, patients, and external stakeholders
• Relationship Management: Builds strong collaborative partnerships across departments and functions to achieve shared goals
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify barriers, evaluate alternatives, make informed decisions, and execute solutions in a timely manner
• Financial Management: Knowledge of budgeting, productivity management, resource allocation, and financial performance monitoring
• Customer Service: Commitment to delivering an exceptional patient and family experience while maintaining a culture of service excellence

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiation therapy, nursing, or healthcare leadership certification

Physical Demand

Light-Medium Physical Demand