Director of Cancer Operations - Urology America, MSO
Austin, TX 78759
About the Job
Urology Austin is recruiting for a NEW leadership role - a Director of Cancer Operations. This leader will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of cancer care operations within the organization. This role involves creating a patient-focused, high-performance cancer care program that aligns with our mission and vision. The Director will ensure operational excellence, collaborate with key stakeholders, and oversee the delivery of high-quality cancer care operations.
Urology Austin is a large central Texas health care practice has over 50 healthcare providers, 12 area locations, plus a centrally located radiation center. Urology Austin focuses on treating all urologic medical needs including urologic cancer care.
Today, cancer care with our practice includes diagnostic testing, medication therapy, surgical care, a medical oncology partnership, in house radiation oncology, clinical trials options and a care coordination/ navigation program. Early in 2025 the practice will be expanding to include a Kyle, Texas based Cancer Center.
Urology Austin, an affiliate of Urology America, was formed in 2008 following the merger of several independent urology practices. At Urology Austin, our mission is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, quality, and ethical care. In choosing a career with Urology Austin, you are choosing to improve the lives of patients and their families through a collaborative team-driven approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community-based setting. Better Medicine. Better Care.
Job Summary:
The Director of Cancer Operations is responsible for the overall leadership and management of cancer care operations within Urology Austin. This role involves creating a patient-focused, high-performance cancer care program that aligns with the mission and vision of Urology Austin. The Director will ensure operational excellence, collaborate with key stakeholders, and oversee the delivery of high-quality cancer care operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Leadership and Culture: Foster a positive and supportive organizational culture that aligns with the mission and values of Urology Austin.
- Clinical Operations: Oversee the operations of medical oncology (partnership), radiation oncology operations, and support services including patient navigation, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Urology Austin and Urology America leadership on the strategic plan, budgets, resource allocation, and operational plans the cancer care operations.
- Financial Management: Develop budgets, policies, and strategies to optimize financial performance, improve efficiency, and ensure sustainability and growth.
- Program Development: Develop and implement clinical programs that meet community needs and align with market trends.
- Staff Management: Supervise staff, collaborate with Urology Austin leadership and Urology Austin partners, and foster a positive and supportive work environment.
- Leadership Development: Coach and mentor team members to drive business growth, enhance relationships, and improve clinical outcomes.
- Physician Relations: Foster strong relationships with internal and external providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care, to optimize patient outcomes and to grow patient care services.
- Community Outreach: Engage with the community to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options.
- Research and Innovation: Support research initiatives available via the Urology America Research department.
- Human Resources: Manage recruitment, staffing, training, and development of staff to ensure a qualified and competent workforce.
- Process Improvement: Implement process improvement methodologies to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and improve care delivery.
- Policy Development: Develop, review, and revise policies, procedures, and standards related to patient care and operations, interpreting them for healthcare teams and other pertinent audiences.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality assurance standards, programs, and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain readiness for inspections.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field strongly desired.
- Clinical experience preferred; 5 years of progressive healthcare management experience required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively communicate and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of cancer care services, including radiation oncology and support services.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial management and analytical skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of healthcare professionals.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Holidays, No Weekends
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