Senior Director of the Cancer Institute Physician Practices

Position Summary

The Senior Director is responsible for the management and development of the physician practices within the Orlando Health Cancer Institute.

The Senior Director supervises and coordinates clinical and administrative functions within the practices. Additionally, the Senior Director serves as the primary administrative liaison for the Cancer Institute physician practices; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with system hospitals.

About Orlando Health Cancer Institute

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a system of controls by designing and enforcing checks and balances to minimize the risk of financial loss and ensure organizational integrity. Oversees the collaboration of clinical and business staff in the development of policies, procedures, programs, protocols, and systems, to provide an efficient and accurate patient encounter that will improve the organization's effectiveness, and the quality of patient outcomes. Assists the Chief Operating Officer in developing short and long-term strategic planning for the physician practices within Orlando Health to ensure successful growth, profitability, and compliance.
• Oversees the practice start-up process for newly employed physicians and groups under area(s) or responsibility. Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and systems related to fiscal management, human resource management, health care administration, managed care administration, governmental regulations, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets by anticipating expected revenues and expenses to achieve organizational objectives.
• Demonstrates skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving and decision-making. Demonstrates skill in analysis, development of comprehensive reports and interpretation of complex data. Sets priorities and avoids crises management.
• Demonstrates competence in leadership, communication, professionalism, organizational and analytical skills, and technical/professional skills and knowledge in performance of duties and responsibilities rendered to the customer population served.
• Develops and maintains effective relationship with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public. Effectively communicates both in writing and verbally. Prepares and presents reports to Senior Executives. Remains calm and poised in urgent situations.
• Promotes exceptional customer service and teamwork within all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates competence and knowledge related to managed care contracting and process and coordinates with internal departments to address managed care issues related to reimbursement.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Business administration.
• CMPE or FACMPE in the American College of Medical Practice Executives preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Oncology experience is required.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive management experience in a large multi-practice environment required.