Medical Director, Norris Cotton Cancer Center

Company: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Location: Manchester
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description - Medical Director, Norris Cotton Cancer Center - Manchester, Concord, Nashua (FT) (190002QC)

Medical Director, Norris Cotton Cancer Center - Manchester, Concord, Nashua (FT)

190002QC

Norris Cotton Cancer Center

Medical Director, NCCC Manchester, Nashua & Concord

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Director of Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Manchester, Nashua & Concord will have oversight and leadership of Hematology, Oncology care at the three facilities.It is an expectation that this position will provide direct patient care approximately 85% of the time. Administrative responsibilities are in the areas of leadership, quality and patient safety, policy development, regulatory compliance, and communication with key constituencies. The position is accountable for all aspects of a comprehensive cancer program to include direct care, education, and end-of-life services.

The Medical Director works collaboratively with the NCCC Senior Director, and reports directly to the Medical Oncology Section Chief. The position follows and is responsible to the leadership of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center of Dartmouth Hitchcock Health (DHH).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

Provide clinical oversight to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations are achieved and maintained at NCCC Manchester, Nashua and Concord in collaboration with the Senior Director and NCCC Manchester/Nashua leadership

Support the development of new programs identified in strategic planning

Develop goals that are in line with CMC’s and DHH’s strategies

Assure compliance with national accreditations for DH-H and NCCC (JCO, CoC)

Assume the Oncology physician role for CMC’s Cancer Committee

Advocate for and demonstrate success in enrolling patients on cancer clinical trials and assist in the development of an expanded clinical research program

Participate in the optimization of the clinical information systems to improve patient safety and enhance care delivery

Work collaboratively with the other Departments, Chairs and Section Chiefs of CMC and D-H to improve care delivery across the organizations

Actively participate in monthly NCCC Manchester/Nashua Leadership Meetings, monthly Hem and Med. onc faculty meetings, and DH Manchester/DH Nashua provider meetings.

Operations

Together with NCCC Manchester/Nashua leadership evaluate staffing models and re-configure as needed to ensure delivery of efficient, high quality care

Evaluate scheduling needs and oversee provider scheduling to ensure optimal medical coverage and access

Lead provider recruitment activities

Participate in budgeting and financial planning activities

Professional Performance Management

Work with the Medical Oncology Section Chief and Administrative Leaders in receiving, investigating and settling grievances, conflict resolution, or questions of policy raised by providers or interfacing departments/personnel

Work with the Oncology medical staff around scheduled Provider Performance evaluations

Provide guidance and explanation to the DHH System Credentials Committee regarding the professional qualifications and expectations as well as competency verification of the NCCC providers

Quality, Safety, and Value

Collaborate with Director of NCCC Quality Improvement and Patient Safety and engage providers in QA and QI programs for Manchester, Nashua and Concord.

Collaborate in defining and monitoring performance indicators for quality, patient safety, and patient experience in conjunction with Clinical Performance Improvement Committee and the Department of Quality and Patient Safety

Reinforce Culture of Safety and High Reliability principles, and support the development of standardized policies for safety and risk mitigation

Act as a champion for evidence-based clinical practice

In collaboration with the NCCC Manchester/Nashua Leadership team, provide oversight of Patient Experience and participate in the redesign of care delivery processes to create optimal patient experience

Education and Community Relations

Represent NCCC at FNCCC community fundraising opportunities, on local boards and in community events

Participate in Grand Rounds/CME offerings in the Manchester, Nashua and Concord community hospitals in an effort to provide educational information to referring physicians and to build relationships

Participate in and facilitate interactions to further programmatic development with other Clinical Directors/Medical Directors/Section Chiefs across all NCCC Campuses

To apply, please submit cover letter addressed to Christopher Lowrey, MD, Section Chief and submit with CV to Lisa Minahan, Physician Recruiter, at lisa.l.minahan@hitchcock.org .

Minimum Qualifications

At least five years of experience with a record of clinical accomplishment in an organization of comparable size/scope

Demonstrated leadership skills and interest/experience in community engagement

Ability to work as a partner with administrative team

Eligible for a State of New Hampshire medical license

Board certified in either Hematology and/or Medical Oncology

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