Oncology Director

Lifepoint Health®; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance and 401(k) match

Wellness programs and mental health services

Ongoing learning and career advancement

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Director of Oncology to lead the Sovah Health Oncology service line in Danville, Virginia. You will manage operations, direct quality assurance, and oversee staffing activities to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has at least 5 years of oncology experience, with strong leadership skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of oncology-related experience, including 2 years of leadership.
• Registered or Registry-eligible with ARRT, or Oncology Certified Nurse.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations within the Oncology service line.
• Direct staffing activities including hiring and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and quality assurance for oncology services.

Skills

Leadership in clinical environment

Oncology expertise

Financial stewardship

Quality assurance compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Nursing Science (BSN)

Master’s degree in business administration

Tools

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Registered Nurse current licensure

Job description

Director of Oncology – Sovah Health

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a Director of Oncology, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

Schedule: Full Time Weekdays

Job Location Type: In-Person

How You’ll Contribute

A Director of Oncology who excels in this role:

• Directs, develops, and manages daily operations within the Sovah Health Oncology service line, including Radiation Oncology clinics and Market Tumor Registry.
• Directs and executes staffing activities and personnel action; staff selection (interview and hiring), provides orientation, prepares performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets to ensure compliance and financial stewardship.
• Facilitates and executes quality assurance and accreditation compliance requirements for oncology services according to hospital policy and accrediting agency standards.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What You’re Looking For

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Bachelor’s in Nursing Science (BSN).
• Master’s degree in business administration is preferred.
• At least 5 years of oncology related experience with at least 2 years of leadership experience in a clinical environment, and oncology service line preferred.
• Registered or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT), registered in Radiation Therapy, or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) is preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or compact state, if applicable.

EEOC Statement: Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.