Academic ConnectPenn Medicine Clinician-Medical Director
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 RESPONSIBILITIES/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
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