Medical Director Cancer Survivorship Program
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Cancer Survivorship Program at Children's National is a recognized leader in pediatric Cancer Survivorship research and treatment. The Medical Director for the Cancer Survivorship Program will be responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinic, as well as research, educational, and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or Center leadership. The Medical Director will also provide administrative leadership over the Cancer Survivorship Program and all pediatric Cancer Survivorship services.
Job description
Administrative Accountabilities
- Effectively direct Cancer Survivorship services operations and maintains good communications in consultation with leadership.
- Meet regularly with the program staff and provides leadership needed to achieve medical care goals.
- Keep medical staff informed of changes in policies and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures for services in accordance with regulatory bodies.
- Attend and present at Divisional, Center wide and/or organizational meetings.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Division Chief.
Professional Services Accountabilities
- In collaboration with nursing leadership and other medical leadership, organize, coordinate and monitor the activities of the CANCER SURVIVORSHIP Program staff and ensure the quality and appropriateness of services meet professional standards.
- Work in collaboration with the appropriate nursing leadership and other clinical services (especially BMT, Hematology, Oncology, ICUs, and Neurology) to ensure effective and safe provisions.
Quality Assurance
- Establish and maintain a means for disseminating information gained from the quality assurance program to all trainees and staff
- Help maintain regulatory compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Monitor all physician and nurse complaints regarding services and/or turn-around time.
- Foster a quality management system for the delivery of reliable services to include verification of staff competencies and appropriate delegation of responsibilities.
- Regularly monitor all services to assure adequate oversight, and lead continuous quality improvement measures.
Education
- Serve as a resource for information about CANCER SURVIVORSHIP services and shares educational resources (books, periodicals, articles) with other professional staff members
- Complete required continuous training and education, including being current with Information Technology (Cerner).
- Conduct in-service and other educational programs as requested.
- Teach and mentor nurses, residents, fellows and medical students as needed.
- Maintain knowledge and compliance with ACGME standards for resident education.
Business and Financial Accountabilities
- In collaboration with the Oncology Chief, SVP of CCBD and/or Executive Director CCBD, reviews budget performance reports, analyzes cause of variances, and develops and implements action plans to achieve financial goals
- Assist the Division Chief and/or the Executive Director of CCBD in providing statistics and management reports necessary for the operation and administration of all services.
Requirements
- Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)
- 3 years experience in administrative leadership (Required)
- Requires skills and motivation to advance and optimize Cancer Survivorship services in the organization.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in pediatric Oncology and/or Neurology (Required)
- Must successfully complete the CNMC Trustworthiness and Reliability Assessment, including fingerprinting. Upon Hire (Required)
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.