Penn Medicine Clinician-Medical Director

3 weeks ago

West Chester, PA, United States The University of Pennsylvania Full-time
Penn Medicine Clinician-Medical Director

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.

Principal Position Responsibilities/Duties

  • Provide safe, high-quality clinical care to patients while building, establishing, and maintaining a strong clinical practice at Chester County Hospital.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives addressing patient satisfaction, and ensure quality and safety standards are consistently integrated into departmental processes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.