Medical Director Oncology Service Line

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Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. The Oncology Service Line of MWMG will consist of those practices and clinicians primarily engaged in the provision of patient care and services in the areas of Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and any relevant subspecialties therein. Additionally, this oversight will be provided for all locations of these services, including the various practices in the ambulatory setting, surgical services, and inpatient care. The management and goals of this service line will align significantly with those of the administration of Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals, including the Administration and Operating Department Leadership and the Department Chief, and will require full partnership with those stakeholders. With an emphasis on improving operational efficiencies, cost containment, and care that is appropriate and highest quality, the Oncology Service Line Medical Director will be expected to interact frequently and effectively with health system accounting, revenue cycle, and data management teams as well as primary care, surgical, hospital, and population health leadership. Importantly, they will also have close working relationships with system pharmacy, serving as clinical expert in chemotherapeutics as well as protocols. Additionally, this service line will be engaged with partners in supply chain, property management and nursing. The vision will be the comprehensive, team based management of the conditions necessary for optimal oncological care including internal staff performance and factors external to the Medical Group, and driving the strategic growth of services offered. Service Line Medical Director Essential Duties Provide clinical leadership and vision for the Service Line to unify MWMG Oncology services into a collaborative and organized practice with a culture of Ownership, Service, and shared Accountability Promote the Mary Washington Health System iCare values in all functions and among all providers (physicians and APP's) Promote safety principles of High Reliability in all practice functions, whether clinical or operational Human Resources/Internal Control In all functions, partner with the operational Service Line Manager to form a cohesive team at all levels that seamlessly incorporates clinical and business needs Partner with Service Line Managers, Lead Clinicians, Senior Medical Director and other stakeholders to promote clinical staff engagement in rounding and other programs aimed at promoting Patient Experience Supervise the physicians and APP's and establish systems of accountability with regard to productivity, Service Line goals, professional performance, and interactions with other Associates or clinicians Assist Senior Leadership and HR with recruitment and on-boarding of qualified new providers, including participation as appropriate in interviewing, orienting, and training Maintain confidentiality of all interventions related to provider and Associate issues Compliance/External Control Work with the operational Service Line Manager and Regulatory Affairs to ensure all clinical practices and operations are in compliance with all regulatory and licensing agencies Provide clinical/medical expertise in interactions with vendors and other external customers Clinical Performance Develop clinical quality goals for the practices annually in partnership with the Senior Medical Director and other key stakeholders Partner with the key Department Chiefs of MWH and SH to review and reduce care variation and implement protocols and systems designed to promote best medical practices in the most cost- effective manner Foster a strong partnership with pharmacy and operations in managing chemotherapeutic use, protocols and financial stewardship Provide ongoing clinical services as part of oncology service Financial Management Work with the Service Line Manager to develop, oversee, and regularly review the budget and financial performance of the service line, providing guidance regarding clinical needs Collaborate with revenue cycle and finance to ensure all billing and coding is appropriate and accurate Strategic Planning Drive performance and process-based management systems in order to achieve Service Line goals determined annually in partnership with MWMG Senior Leadership and derived from organizational goals Collaborate with the Service Line Manager as well as other key partners and Senior Leadership over development of new services, tactics, initiatives and/or policies needed to promote or achieve organizational goals Promote and support educational activities involving the service line including the APP Post- Graduate Fellowship program, medical, APP, and nurse student teaching, and resident physician training Lead the regular Service Line provider meetings in review of service line activities and strategic plans as well as provider concerns and needs. Preferred Qualifica