About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines , as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope's affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope TM . For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , Instagram and LinkedIn .

City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Under direction of the VP of Operations and in partnership with the Chair of Radiation Oncology, the Executive Director of Radiation Therapy Physician Services develops, implements, and measures effectiveness of business strategies as they impact the Radiation Oncology network. The Executive Director collaborates with Radiation Oncology leadership while exercising independent judgement and decision-making authority within the framework provided by Medical Foundation Leadership. They provide leadership, consultation, and professional level support to physicians within the radiation oncology network, while maintaining continuous physician interaction and administrative and clinical operational oversight for the joint venture radiation oncology centers with McKesson. The role defines and frames complex physician issues and evaluates the application across the radiation oncology network, developing appropriate action plans and the required implementation through collaboration with faculty and key physician leaders. The Director is responsible for driving results related to initiatives and involves various interdepartmental entities including Medical Foundation, National Medical Center, Managed Care, ITS, Business Development, Finance, and Operations as needed, while ensuring that the fundamental practice of City of Hope is implemented at all joint "Centers". The position will focus on analysis of current business issues and market trends to direct the organization of resources toward meeting expansion and capacity goals. The position will collaborate with senior administration to consolidate critical findings for leading discussion with the executive team and board of directors. The Director provides leadership and direction of the development and implementation of initiatives and processes that improve desired outcomes for City of Hope and McKesson.

Key Responsibilities include:

Physician Support

• Interfaces with physicians to assess needs and acts as a liaison to finance and operations in support of their practice.
• Collaborates with senior leadership on developing, prioritizing, and building alignment within the Radiation Oncology network.
• Works closely with Radiation Oncology Chair and Radiation Oncology physician leadership on faculty specific quality, financial, and operational performance of Centers.
• Assists in the development of physician recruitment plans in support of City of Hope's strategy for assigned centers, along with larger Radiation Oncology network faculty staffing plans.
• Leads key meetings regarding physician and department performance.
• Consistently maintains an outreach to all faculty and provides physician support and assistance.

Performance Improvement

• Provides leadership to centers in provider engagement, contracting, and operations, ensuring Centers are in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Champions a collaborative and integrated work environment
• Works closely with physicians, Medical Foundation, and McKesson leadership on strategies to improve many aspects of the Centers.
• Provides leadership and guidance on performance improvement strategies to meet key performance metrics.
• Provides ongoing feedback to faculty regarding key performance metrics.
• Assists with the design of, implementation and maintenance of physician based institutional incentive plans, including mission support programs.
• Monitors and measures physician productivity and capacity.
• Generates reports and makes recommendations to assist senior leadership in decision-meeting.

Growth and Outreach

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to plan for City of Hope expansion into key markets.
• Assists with market surveys and analysis including the identification of space and new capacity for City of Hope services.
• Assists with certain transaction services which include the integration or expansion of physician services.

Information and Communication Management

• Meets monthly with Radiation Oncology Chair and Radiation Oncology physician leadership to discuss areas of opportunity for faculty.
• Staffs key committees, including the finance and compensation committees of the Medical Group.
• Prepares board, committee and other presentations in support the clinical enterprise.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.



Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Master's Degree
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant leadership experience in healthcare administration, health care consulting, or a combination of these experiences in health care or a related field, preferably in a highly complex, matrixed organization such as an academic medical center, large physician group practice, medical school teaching hospital or research university.

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate's experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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