Director of Practice Operations - TxO Gulf Coast North

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Director of Practice Operations to join our team! This position will support the Texas Oncolgy Gulf Coast North Region.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600 providers in 300+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Director of Practice Operations do?

The Director of Practice Operations, directs practice activities including medical operations, operations, and imaging operations, to ensure accomplishment of objectives, typically in a practice with a minimum of 40 physicians and /or gross revenues of $50 million. Advises JPB, Practice Management, Executive Director and the regional CCS Director to ensure financial profitability through short and long range planning tin order to achieve and maintain growth. Continually evaluates practice strategies and plans to meet changing national, state, and local needs. Ensures the maintenance of quality patient care and adherence to federal, state, local laws and regulations. Oversees the operation and activities of the Practice/Network and management company except those activities directly involving the practice of medicine. Maintains responsibility for medical and imaging operations and activities of the practice except those activities directly involving the practice of medicine. Supports and adheres to the US Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Develops, implements, and maintains a plan of organization, recommends change to Executive Director and Cancer Centers Service Group.
• Directs the development and implementation of organizational procedures and controls to promote communication an adequate information flow within the organization.
• Policies, procedures and objectives.
  • Ensures their adequate execution, compliance, and updates.
• Evaluates general and specific business conditions as they relate to operational issues and advises the governing body and the Executive Director on these matters.
• Advises and assists in developing organizational objectives, and plans for their achievement.
• Within scope of authority, oversees the development of systems (both manual and automated) to properly support practice wide activities based upon business need.
• Directs the coordination of hardware and software requirements of existing and future systems.
• Directs the development and implementation of organization procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization.
• Ensures effective administrative and clinical staff coverage for the practice within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitors, analyze, assess, and communicate practice progress.
• Considers present and planned capacity.
• In financial terms, considers manpower and practice needs, including facilities and technology.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of management reports necessary to carry out functions of the practice.
• Prepares periodic reports as necessary or required.
• Ensures compliance and adherence to the organization*s structure, management philosophy, and mission statements.
• Oversees development and coordination of new office locations and their needs as required.
• Oversees the correct use of charge codes and education of all staff.
• Directs and develops the practice administrators/managers Oversee liaisons in their role with referring physician outreach activities.
• Oversees the administrative clinical services managers.
• Clinical work direction provided by physicians.
• Directly or indirectly supervises the activities of all & imaging service staff.
• Coordinates the Operations Meetings Works closely with local network resources including but not limited to director of: Business office; Research; Marketing; Pharmacy and Managed Care.
• Responsible for developing an accurate capital, financial, and labor budget as well as adhering to the budget and managing expenses.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field. Or relevant equivalent experience.
  • Associates Degree + Four (4) years of related work experience.
  • Eight (8) years of related work experience.
• Minimum seven years of experience in healthcare management and operations, including at least five (5) years in a managerial capacity with experience coaching, developing, and managing staff.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing , medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work may require minimal travel by air or automobile, approximately 50% of workweek.