Administrative Director, Cancer Program at Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is hiring an Administrative Director for the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital. You will develop strategic programs and provide direction for the cancer service line in collaboration with UPHS leaders and key stakeholders.

The role requires a Master’s degree, an advanced degree in business or a clinical discipline, and 5+ years of experience leading an integrated service line in a complex health system. Registered Nurse background preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts or Science is required.
• Advanced degree in business or a clinical discipline such as nursing, health care administration, or similar is required.
• 5+ years’ experience leading a highly integrated service line in a complex health care system (Required).

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing PAH Cancer Service Line Strategic Plan in collaboration with all key Penn Medicine stakeholders and UPHS.
• Establish and maintain Oncology Quality Improvement programs at the health system level.
• Operational management of Oncology In/Outpatient Care Services.
• Provide Cancer Service Line collaboration for all other Oncology Services.
• Lead Cancer Service Line Regulatory & Cancer Committee and integration planning.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Quality improvement

Healthcare administration

Education

Master of Arts or Science (Required)

Advanced degree in business or a clinical discipline (Required)

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Pennsylvania Hospital is now hiring an Administrative Director for our Cancer Program.

In this role, you will develop innovative programs and provide strategic direction for the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital - Program - in collaboration with the Penn Medicine CPUP Department and ACC Corporate leaders along with other key stakeholders such as stakeholders, PAH CEO, COO, CMO and Medical Director. Achieve programmatic goals and objectives to create and maintain a premiere PAH Cancer Program that meets the highest standards in quality, safety, access and service.

The Administrative Director is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing ACC at PAH Strategic Plan in collaboration with all key Penn Medicine stakeholders and serve as a model for UPHS wide cancer programs.
• Establish and maintain all Oncology Quality Improvement working in parallel with other quality programs at the health system level.
• Operational Management of all Oncology In/Outpatient Care Services.
• Provide Cancer Service Line Collaboration for all other Oncology Services.
• Maintain readiness for Cancer Specific accreditations including Commission on Cancer (CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
• Ensure clinical and operational standardization and consistency across Penn Medicine where appropriate. Collaborate with leaders in the ACC at PAH as well as throughout UPHS including with CPUP Oncology Practice, Oncology Practice OP Lab, Outpatient / Specialty Pharmacy, Tumor Registry, etc. Development/Implementation of a PAH ACC Cancer Service Program Integration Plan working with all stakeholders using a multidisciplinary approach.
  
  

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Developing and implementing PAH Cancer Service Line Strategic Plan in collaboration with all key Penn Medicine stakeholders and serve as a model for UPHS wide cancer programs.
• Establish and maintain all Oncology Quality Improvement working in parallel with other quality programs at the health system level.
• Operational Management of all Oncology In/Outpatient Care Services.
• Provide Cancer Service Line Collaboration for all other Oncology Services.
  
  

Additionally responsible for the PAH Cancer Service Line Strategic Planning Processes and Implementation, Cancer Service Line Quality Improvement as well as, lead the Cancer Service Line Regulatory & Cancer Committee.

Management of the Cancer Service Line Disease Teams: Breast Cancer, GYN Oncology, Head & Neck Cancer, Neuro-Oncology, Colorectal Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies. Work as a strategic partner with the integration of cancer services across UPHS and collaborate with teams across all entities.

24/7 Accountability and Operational Management of the following operational areas: 7 Scheidt Inpatient Oncology Care, PAH Oncology Outpatient Infusion, Radnor Oncology Outpatient Infusion, Cancer Center / Supportive Care Team / Palliative Care / Nurse Navigation, Radiation Oncology / Gamma Knife, Oncology Research, Transfusion Free Medicine / Anemia Clinic.

Collaborate with leaders in the PAH Cancer Service Line as well as throughout UPHS including with CPUP Oncology Practice, Oncology Practice OP Lab, Outpatient / Specialty Pharmacy, Tumor Registry, etc.

Development/Implementation of a PAH ACC Cancer Service Line Integration Plan working with all stakeholders using a multidisciplinary approach.

Credentials:

Registered Nurse - PA (Preferred)

Oncology Certified RN (Preferred)

Certification in Oncology Nursing Practice or other related specialty preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Master of Arts or Science (Required)

Education Specialization: Advanced degree in business or a clinical discipline such as nursing, health care administration, or similar is required.

Must also have 5+ years’ experience leading a highly integrated service line in a complex health care system (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.