VP- Oncology Clinical Service Line

About the role

The Vice President, Oncology Service Line will provide service line leadership, vision and direction, working in close partnership with executives from the health system, hospital campuses, physician leaders and groups, staff, and within the strategic plan of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop the structure and strategic growth plan for the oncology service line, which will meet cancer patient needs from diagnosis through survivorship.
• Assist with business plan implementation at the hospital-level, drive service line growth, and improve quality of care.
• Serve as regional leader providing direction for the ongoing success of comprehensive oncology services.
• Oversee key oncology-related partnerships with physician groups, medical device industry, pharmaceutical companies, and relevant technology vendors.
• Collaborate with key Ministry and hospital leadership to conceive and align strategy that is complementary between individual hospital programs and the greater regional mission.
• Participate in monthly hospital Growth Councils, annual budget process, and ongoing strategic planning process.
• Aid in physician recruitment for oncology related-specialties.
• Partner with data analytics team to create tracking and reporting systems to monitor the progress of service line growth and patient care.
• Evaluate and ensure adherence for oncology accreditations including but not limited to - American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer Accreditation and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
• Develop oncology research programs in partnership with employed and affiliated physicians.
• Understand service line trends specific to SL program development, as it relates to reimbursement, growth/niche markets, outreach opportunities, and physician and staff relations.
• Have specific product and procedural knowledge related to current and future technologies and procedures.
• Be adept with qualitative, quantitative or technical tools needed to perform the job.
• Work closely with Community leadership, providers, and payors to establish relationships between and among groups.
• Stay informed about the various state and local community political, economic, demographic and competitive climates, and promote creative leadership and pursue new fields for servicing unmet needs of the organization, building and supporting the culture, and fostering an atmosphere of constructive growth and expansion.
• Develop an annual business plan specifying market, customer services, quality and outcomes measurements and financial performance targets for the organization.
• Oversee all financial operations to assure cost effectiveness and financial integrity, with a balanced emphasis on revenue enhancement, productivity, utilization management, and overall profitability.
• Show strong dynamic leadership skills as demonstrated through effective communication of strategic direction, the ability to create enthusiasm, and to instill commitment and motivation for challenging goals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.
• 7 years of experience required in Healthcare System.
• 10 years of experience is preferred.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• 3 years minimum Oncology experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in these areas: Clinical aspects of Oncology service lines, Oncology-related research, Hospital operations and administration, Healthcare reimbursement, Strategic planning, Financial statements and planning, Data analytics, trends and benchmarking, Models for physician partnerships, Emerging trends, technologies and market landscape.