Director of Clinical Operations

Job Details

Jefferson Health – Northeast is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Clinical Operations – Physician to lead the Department of Medical Oncology. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing clinical operations, ensuring the highest standard of patient care, and driving strategic initiatives within the oncology service line.

Job Description

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for oncology physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Collaborate with nursing, administrative, and operational leaders to enhance workflow, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
• Lead efforts in physician recruitment, retention, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and institutional goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning for growth, patient access, and service line advancement.
• Represent the Department of Medical Oncology at executive meetings, committees, and community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology.
• Valid medical license in the state of Pennsylvania (or eligibility).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or operational role.
• Proven experience managing clinical teams, operations, and budgets.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Why Jefferson Health – Northeast?

• Part of the Jefferson Health system, a nationally recognized academic health center.
• A supportive and collaborative environment that fosters innovation and excellence.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and research opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

380 North Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.