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provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all
influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and
learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with
the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large
Employers in 2023.
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University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range
of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical
significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of
atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent
healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous
retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities,
supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs
and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Penn Medicine Clinician-Medical Director
Job Profile Title
Penn Medicine Clinician
Job Description Summary
Board Certified Radiation Oncologist with a minimum of five years of experience
to serve as a full-time physician, primarily at Chester County Hospital. The
successful candidate will serve a dual role as a clinician and Medical Director,
responsible for sustaining and growing the patient population and referral base,
providing inpatient hospital services as needed, and fulfilling all
medico-administrative duties associated with hospital medical staff membership.
As Medical Director, the individual will oversee the Radiation Oncology Clinic
at Chester County Hospital, reporting to the Network Regional Medical Director,
and will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality patient care, efficient
consultation services, streamlined clinical processes, and appropriate treatment
protocols. The Medical Director will oversee quality metrics, outcome measures,
and budget submissions in collaboration with network and Chester County
administration, while working closely with physicians, nursing, and technical
staff to maintain excellent clinical operations. The role also includes driving
the development of new clinical programs and innovations to deliver the latest
technologies and services. The candidate must maintain an unrestricted medical
license in Pennsylvania and, if applicable, New Jersey and is expected to
provide clinical coverage as needed.
Job Description
PRINCIPAL POSITION REPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Clinical Care & Practice Development: Provide safe, high-quality clinical care
to patients while building, establishing, and maintaining a strong clinical
practice at Chester County Hospital.
Quality & Patient Safety: Lead continuous improvement initiatives addressing
patient satisfaction, and ensure quality and safety standards are consistently
integrated into departmental processes.
Physician Performance & Development: Identify issues requiring remediation or
continued development among team physicians, communicating outcomes and
resolutions with relevant physicians and departmental leadership. Review and
develop individualized and team-wide plans to ensure physicians meet clinical
targets aligned with departmental goals.
General Site Operations: Coordinate with network and site administration to
manage physician scheduling, ensuring appropriate and adequate coverage across
the practice; serve as the primary communication bridge between the practice and
departmental leadership, ensuring timely and transparent exchange of
information, issues, and plans; oversee Chester County credentialing for core
and modality-specific provider privileges, ensuring all compliance standards are
maintained.
Business Development & Strategic Growth: Partner with leadership to expand
business opportunities, establish clear metrics for success, and identify
appropriate capital and minor equipment needs for the practice
Qualifications
M.D. License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in both New
Jersey and Pennsylvania; DEA Licensure. Must be board certified in Radiation
Oncology. 0-1 year of work experience of related experience in Radiation
Oncology required. A minimum of 5 years clinical experience, with demonstrated
qualifications in education, clinical care, and practice building strongly
preferred. Prior experience in a leadership capacity is also required.
Job Location - City, State
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$20,000.00 - $500,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience,
skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the
position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for
the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also
considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are
considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or
ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or
any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made.
Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of
the job.
University Benefits
* Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive
medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance
benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also
use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent
care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
* Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your
spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn.
Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other
institutions.
* Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your
future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you
to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety
of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
* Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away
from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take
vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend
time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
* Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers
faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance
to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at
home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re
newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof
of good health and are subject to underwriting.
* Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty
and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care
for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
* Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to
help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
* University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a
wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational
activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic
facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always
something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum,
the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn
community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your
family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
* Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation
and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not
only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted
admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford
and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and
admission to theme parks.
* Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for
completing work while promoting balance between work and personal
commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours,
locations, and/or job structures.
* Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible
employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West
Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
* Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified
expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as
travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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