Oncology Medical Director

Saint Joseph Medical Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Kentucky seeks a Medical Director to guide medical staff, align strategies across physician groups, and ensure high standards of patient care. You will lead clinical performance reviews, credentialing, and QA initiatives while fostering collaboration across departments.

The role emphasizes resource optimization, protocol implementation, and ongoing education to maintain top clinical practices and cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology.
• Active Kentucky medical license, or ability to obtain before employment.
• DEA certificate.
• Completion of ACGME Residency and Fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the clinical performance of physicians and participates in recruitment and evaluation.
• Develops agendas with the Clinic Director and conducts staff meetings.
• Reviews patient care issues with Medical Staff and ensures appropriate utilization of services.
• Coordinates protocol implementation and ensures completion of medical records and tests.
• Leads QA activities, promotes high-quality care, and participates in research and publishing findings.
• Assists in financial planning and budget management for centers.

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Residency and Fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Director, you will guide and direct medical staff, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment within physician groups.

Every day you will ensure consistent performance in patient care and effective use of resources throughout the organization.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate proven leadership, foundational knowledge of industry guidelines, and robust communication, along with a commitment to enhancing practices.

• Supervises the clinical performance of other physicians practicing in the centers and participates in their selection and performance evaluation. Provides assistance in the recruitment of new providers.
• Develops agendas in conjunction with the Clinic Director and conducts effective staff meetings as required.
• Meets with the Physicians/Medical Staff to review patient care issues/concerns as needed.
• Ensures the use of appropriate equipment and technology.
• Coordinates the implementation of protocols.
• Reviews patients served by the program for the appropriateness of treatment and to assure appropriate utilization of program services.
• Oversees the quality of the program on a daily basis.
• Participates in and identifies performance improvement activities to improve quality of care, promote excellent patient outcomes, and provide a cost-effective environment for patient care.
• Designs and implements medical QA programs for services.
• Actively participates in hospital and Medical Staff QA activities and committees.
• Ensures credential evaluation of all physicians with privileges in the centers.
• Troubleshoots/resolves patient care problems in the centers relating to physicians'/providers/ decisions.
• Works actively to promote positive relations with other clinical departments, committees, and the Medical Staff at large.
• Ensures medical records and test results of patients are completed in a timely fashion to meet clinic, Hospital and Medical Staff requirements.
• Encourages, conducts or participates in appropriate clinical research and the publishing of findings.
• Participates in the development of specific educational programs to maintain clinical knowledge of attending Medical Staff and the Clinical Staff service.Planning and Development
• Financial Management
  • Provides assistance to the Clinic Director in defining an appropriate capital budget and in developing, securing, and managing an appropriate operating budget.
  • Works actively to achieve financial performance objectives of the centers by working with the Clinic Director in managing operating and capital budgets, by assisting in designing and implementing cost management strategies, and by participating in appropriate Medical Staff utilization review activities. Report data required for management and medical care decisions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology
• Active Medical License in the State of Kentucky, or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA certificate
• Completion of ACGME Residency and Fellowship in Medical Oncology or Hematology Oncology

Where You'll Work

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.