System-Wide Radiation Therapy Leader

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a System Chief Radiation Therapy to provide strategic and clinical leadership for radiation therapy services across Duke Health and network sites. The role directs staffing, workflow, quality, and performance across multiple sites.

You will partner with Radiation Oncology physicians, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nursing, and revenue-cycle teams to ensure safe, high-quality care. Travel across Duke Health locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy is required.
• Master's degree in healthcare administration, leadership, or related field strongly preferred.
• Current ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy (RT(T)) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of radiation therapy clinical experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience in radiation oncology preferred.
• Experience in an academic medical center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-wide leadership for radiation therapy services across all sites.
• Align clinical and operational priorities with physicians and interdisciplinary leadership.
• Direct staffing models, workflow, and care delivery across settings.
• Standardize clinical workflows, treatment protocols, and policies.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely radiation therapy delivery per regulations.
• Lead implementation of new technologies and equipment.
• Manage disruptions and site transitions; support staffing during peaks.
• Mentor chiefs and frontline staff; hire and develop talent.
• Lead quality improvement, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Leadership

Multi-site operations

Communication

Change management

Operational improvement

Patient-centered care

Varian systems

Proton therapy

Brachytherapy

Adaptive therapy

Education

Bachelor's in Radiation Therapy

Master's in healthcare administration or related field

Tools

ARRT RT(T) certification

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a System Chief Radiation Therapy to provide strategic and clinical leadership for radiation therapy services across Duke Health and network sites. The role directs staffing, workflow, quality, and performance across multiple sites.

You will partner with Radiation Oncology physicians, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nursing, and revenue-cycle teams to ensure safe, high-quality care. Travel across Duke Health locations is required.