Radiation Oncology Program Director — Growth, Ops & Quality

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to oversee the Radiation Oncology program's daily operations, financial performance, and strategic growth. This role partners with physicians, clinical teams, and hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of leadership in healthcare, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and a proven record in operations, budgeting, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Strong experience in operations, finance, quality improvement, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Oncology or Radiation Oncology leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Radiation Oncology department.
• Manage budgets, productivity, staffing, and departmental performance.
• Partner with physicians and leadership to drive program growth and service excellence.
• Oversee quality, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness.
• Support recruitment, staff development, and employee engagement.
• Manage capital planning, equipment implementation, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate physician billing, coding, and documentation practices.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to oversee the Radiation Oncology program's daily operations, financial performance, and strategic growth. This role partners with physicians, clinical teams, and hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of leadership in healthcare, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and a proven record in operations, budgeting, and quality