Cancer Institute - Co-Clinical Director, Hematology Oncology Inpatient

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Operations

• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of patient care consistent with the vision outlined by the program director
• Partners with Vice Chair - Operations, Inpatient Program Director, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Assistant Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) at the MGB Cancer Institute, Network Director, Senior Administrative Director, Nurse Directors, and APP Directors on clinical operations matters.
• Lead the Joint CI Leadership Council, driving collaboration, quality improvement, and operational alignment across sites. (MD, APP, RN leadership). Oversees key hospital operations / quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates and manages physician coverage to ensure the appropriate number of inpatient service blocks are staffed
• Supervises the Inpatient Administrative Team, ensuring effective coordination of operations and faculty support.
• Directs the Census & NEW Triage Team, manage increasing clinical complexity and oncology patient flow across the AMCs and network sites.
• Oversees the Oncology Ombudsman Role, ensuring consistent standards
• Leads collaboration with Patient Transfer Access Center and facilitates appropriate and timely patient transfers.
• Represents Oncology on the Department of Medicine Inpatient Executive Council meetings and serves on the Inpatient-Outpatient Council and other committees, contributing to the institution-wide strategic initiatives.
• Leads the development of new pilot programs and sub-programs within the inpatient setting, collaborating with colleagues and clinical directors across specialties (hematologic malignancies, GI, thoracic, etc.) throughout MGB to enhance patient flow, optimize resource utilization, and improve quality of care."
• Coordinate with Alternative Pathways, including the Supportive Care Unit (SCU), home hospital, and Early Detection and Diagnostics Clinic.

Unit & Program Oversight

• Provides oversight of all inpatient oncology operations at their respective locations. Will work closely with the Unit Medical Directors, Inpatient Program Director, and ACMO to meet system wide goals.
• The MGH Clinical directors will oversee units at NWH and Salem, which the BWH clinical director will oversee units at Faulkner and Spaulding.
• Partners with Program Director on faculty recruitment, oversee onboarding of new inpatient faculty, and support the integration of outpatient faculty during their inpatient service time.
• Leads and develops the Nocturnist Program, including recruitment, performance oversight, and growth.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with substantial experience in oncology and inpatient care.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Exemplary ability to mentor and develop others to support faculty and staff retention.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.
• Strong work ethic and program development or business-oriented perspective.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Leadership: A demonstrated track record of leadership and the ability to interact with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation, and problem solving is essential.
• Results orientation: Results-driven approach with experience/ability to achieve results in a metrics based analytical environment.
• Organizational Skills: Outstanding organizational skills are necessary to manage many competing timetables and responsibilities and deadline pressures.
• Collaboration: Able to work effectively within a matrixed-based organizational structure. Collaboration with administrative staff will be essential.
• Communicator/Facilitator: Excellent interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills and professional demeanor. Demonstrated sensitivity, discretion, and judgment regarding confidential matters are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary to communicate effectively with a large and diverse constituency, including the chairs/chiefs, senior departmental leaders, research faculty at all levels, research trainees and staff, potential donors, representatives, and vendors.
• Judgement: Demonstrated judgement in managing sensitive issues and when to escalate problems.
• Team: Takes personal responsibility in developing teams and is passionate about a happy, highly functioning team with the highest level of talent and performance for the responsibilities of the Department.
• Interpersonal: Excellent interpersonal, oral communication skills. Possess a leadership style that is open and transparent and has an exceptional capacity to build strong relationships. Manages conflict and achieves resolution effectively.
• Time management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. Flexibility to work independently and to handle multiple tasks with project deadlines. A tenacious, can-do personality that works to correct mistakes and get things done as efficiently as possible, often utilizing resources across services.
• Technology: Competency in the latest digital capability to support decision support tools and environments (e.g., command center).
• Mass General Brigham values: Embraces values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Attends meetings at BWH, BWFH, MGH, Community locations, and occasionally Assembly Row.

SYSTEM AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works within legal, regulatory, compliance, accreditation, and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by MGB.
• Complies with appropriate MGB policies and procedures.
• Brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate staff.

OTHER:

• As with all MGB leadership positions, appointment to this role is contingent upon your good standing as a member of the medical staff, steadfast demonstration of the highest level of professionalism, and timely completion of any employment or other requirements (e.g., HealthStream, vaccination attestation, annual career review, compliance with notes completion policy, etc.).
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Prospective applicants should apply via the posting on Workday. Prospective applicants should send a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. The letter of interest can be addressed to Ephraim Hochberg, MD Chair, Search Committee. Applications will be accepted via the Workday posting through the end of day on September 23rd.