VP- Oncology Clinical Service Line

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. The VP of Oncology Service Line, along with health system and hospital executive committees will set the strategic direction and growth strategies necessary to ensure successful performance in the marketplace.

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Department: Administration

The Vice President of Oncology Service Line will play a vital external role in interacting with, influencing and developing both internal and external constituencies to promote the service line throughout the community and neighboring market areas. The Vice President of Oncology Service Line will also provide strategic leadership and will have overall responsibility for the service line.

Accountable for the overall development, strategic visioning, and operational performance of the service line including but not limited to: Strategic planning, outreach development, collaboration with participating physician groups providing services, quality oversight, financial viability and growth.

The Vice President of Oncology Service Line will work to develop comprehensive access to care including the evaluation, planning and implementation of both inpatient and outpatient innovative care models. The Vice President of Oncology Service Line will also develop and maintain a positive relationship and interaction with other service line leaders towards the enhancement of physician, patient, and employee satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives.

Supportive of employee professional development process and specified activities related to the employment process. Works actively with clinical and operational improvement process teams to monitor and enhance quality and efficiency within the assigned departments.

Responsible for compliance with strategic planning, fiscal responsibilities and regulatory requirements. Active participation through interdepartmental interaction required. Active participation in ministry-wide projects is required.

Required Skills:

• 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.
• Assist with 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.
• Understanding of service line trends specific to SL program development, as it relates to reimbursement, growth/niche markets, outreach opportunities, and physician and staff relations
• Specific product and procedural knowledge related to current and future technologies and procedures.
• Is adept with qualitative, quantitative or technical tools needed to perform the job
• By working with the physician executive and medical leadership structure, can develop the Service Line medical staff to effectively deliver the highest level of patient care and related services consistent with the organization's goals and objectives
• Works closely with Community leadership, providers, and payors to establish relationships between and among groups
• Stays abreast of the various state and local community political, economic, demographic and competitive climates, and promotes creative leadership and pursuing new fields for servicing unmet needs of the organization, building and supporting the culture, and fostering an atmosphere of constructive growth and expansion.
• Develops and ensures the implementation of strategies to build a strong market franchise, superior financial results, and long-term value for the community, within the context of a large integrated healthcare network.
• Gathers market intelligence and develops inroads/relationships with external groups of physicians within the Market and throughout the region and neighboring states
• Develops an annual business plan specifying market, customer services, quality and outcomes measurements and financial performance targets for the organization
• Oversees all financial operations to assure cost effectiveness and financial integrity, with a balanced emphasis on revenue enhancement, productivity, utilization management, and overall profitability
• 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

With 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

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Education:

• 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

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
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