Job Description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Chief of Oncologic Quality to lead quality improvement initiatives across our health system’s cancer programs. This physician leader will oversee, plan, and execute strategies to elevate patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction while meeting national benchmarks for excellence.

Responsibilities for this role will be split between .3 clinical and .7 administrative and academic involvement – fueled behind a mindset to push the boundaries and build on the improvements that enhance our national rankings, including U.S. News & World Report performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in quality improvement, clinical effectiveness, patient safety, and resource optimization across oncology services.
• Oversee national quality metrics, including U.S. News & World Report rankings and Vizient Oncology Hospital Quality and Accountability (Q&A) Scorecard performance.
• Implement and monitor initiatives that improve patient care value, outcomes, and operational efficiency across oncology services.
• Lead a team of direct reports in executing quality initiatives and achieving measurable success.
• Develop, refine, and support policies, protocols, and programs to enhance patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
• Drive excellence and certification in nationally recognized programs, including:
• American College of Surgeons (ACS) - Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• American College of Surgeons (ACS) - National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)
• American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI)
• American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Quality Certification

Key Measures of Success:

• Advancement in national oncology rankings (e.g., U.S. News & World Report).
• High performance on the Vizient Oncology Q&A Scorecard.
• Improvement in patient satisfaction scores within oncology medical practices.
• Achievement of excellence in national oncology quality programs.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified medical or surgical oncologist.
• Proven leadership experience in quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong track record in driving metrics-based clinical excellence.
• Commitment to improving oncology outcomes and patient experience.

To learn more about this position, please contact  Henry Fishbein, Physician Recruiter , directly via e-mail: henry.fishbein@rwjbh.org

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $450,000 to $650,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

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