Director of Radiation Therapy BWH and MGH Boston
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
General SummaryThe Director of Radiation Therapy (Photon Treatment) provides comprehensive leadership and oversight for AMC (BWH and MGH) based photon treatment delivery activities including all treatment operations performed on linear accelerators intra-operative and the on-call service within the MGB Academic Medical Centers Department of Radiation Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Boston campus and Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston Campus.
The Director is directly responsible for supporting mentoring and supervising a leadership team with direct oversight of Radiation Therapy Managers and indirect oversight of RTT Team Leads and the broader radiation therapy group. This role ensures that all team members perform at the highest levels of clinical and technical competence and that operational workflows are safe efficient and addition the Director oversees Practice Manager(s) providing strategic direction mentorship and support based on a deep understanding of physician workflows patient needs and departmental goals.
Serving as both a technical and clinical expert the Radiation Therapy Director collaborates closely with physician nurse APP physics dosimetry and administrative leaders to support high-quality treatment delivery implement new technologies enhance unit efficiency and ensure full compliance with departmental hospital state and federal regulatory standards. The incumbent is a key participant in departmental integration efforts quality and safety initiatives and actively contributes to multidisciplinary projects aimed at advancing patient care reducing risk and promoting continuous improvement.
The Director of Radiation Therapy reports to the Senior Director of Clinical Operations and plays a critical role in shaping the future of Radiation Oncology services throughout Mass General Brigham.
Qualifications
Principal Duties / Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Collaboration
- Serves as the procedural technical and operational expert for radiation therapy performing managerial and team lead functions as needed.
- Represents radiation therapy interests across the department serving as a unified voice for therapists.
- Under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Clinical Operations partners with the Radiation Therapy leadership team to develop plan and implement aligned radiation therapy procedures workflows and best practices across the AMCs and community sites.
- Works closely with physicians physicists dosimetrists and other leaders to ensure coordinated and quality-driven clinical operations.
- Leads multidisciplinary meetings to promote process improvement operational efficiency and collaboration among role groups.
- Provides leadership during emergency response planning and execution particularly regarding the continuity of patient treatment operations.
- Supports the development and implementation of new programs services and facilities including participation in equipment selection and facility design.
- Helps support and advise network affiliates both local and international as requested by Senior Director of Radiation Therapy
Clinical Operations
- Maintains proficiency in simulation treatment delivery and associated software applications.
- Oversees daily clinical operations to ensure efficient safe and timely patient treatments across areas of responsibility with a strong emphasis on optimizing patient experience.
- Ensures compliance with all treatment protocols safety policies and radiation therapy practice standards.
- Serves as a key resource during the implementation of new devices equipment and clinical procedures providing project management support and oversight of training to staff.
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure optimal use of resources and excellent patient satisfaction.
- Assists in planning and execution of temporary or permanent changes to patient care operations including treatment downtimes relocations and new service rollouts.
- Monitors clinical areas for safety hazards and ensures timely resolution and reporting.
- Participates in Operational and Disease Site Meetings representing the interests and insights of the radiation therapy and administrative teams.
- Provides oversight of equipment functionality interfacing with vendors engineering and physics to ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues.
Human Resources Management
- Provides direct leadership oversight and mentorship to Radiation Therapy Managers and Administrative Managers
- Ensures adherence to departmental and system policies procedures and performance standards.
- Support Radiation Therapy and Administrative Managers in recruiting efforts onboarding orientation and competency development.
- Works with direct reports to conduct monthly team meetings and regular one-on-one sessions to address staff questions concerns and developmental goals.
- Supports Managers in employee performance management including performance evaluations improvement plans and professional development initiatives.
- Ensures appropriate staffing levels scheduling efficiency and minimal overtime through proactive workforce management.
- Maintains proficiency with HR systems (e.g. Workday UKG) for payroll HR transactions and performance management processes.
- Serves as an advisor to academic radiation therapy programs and supports student learning and mentorship activities.
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
- Ensures accuracy accessibility and timely updates of all technical procedure guidelines.
- Collaborates with Quality and Safety leadership to identify develop and implement process improvements and quality initiatives.
- Participate in Peer Review Rounds Safety Huddles Quality and Safety meetings to support communication and care coordination.
Administrative & Financial Responsibilities
- Participates in departmental operating and capital budgeting activities expense management procurement and vendor contracting activities.
- Participates in department billing committee and serves as a billing resource for radiation therapy team ensuring accurate and complete billing of radiation therapy procedures.
- Provides temporary coverage for senior leadership as needed and acts as a point person for urgent operational issues.
- Collaborates with Practice Managers and Physicians to optimize patient flow and administrative processes.
- Conducts departmental tours and represents the program to visitors accrediting bodies and external partners.
Education
Bachelors Degree Radiation Therapy required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials Required
Active Radiation Therapist MA State License - RT(T)
Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Experience
Minimum 6 years radiation therapy experience with 2-3 of those years in management or leadership.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively deal with patients and/or medical staff in sensitive and stressful situations.
- Ability to effectively orient train and serve as a resource for radiation therapists and administrator support staff.
- Effectively stays calm in challenging situations.
- Possession of analytical decision-making skills necessary to quickly assess and resolve complex logistical technical and patient care problems.
- Strong Leadership background.
- Ability to train motivate and supervise direct reports.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Work Shift
Pay Range
$147097.60 - $213959.20/AnnualGrade
9EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Director
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