Director of Operations, Proton Therapy Center - Full-time / Part-time

Proton therapy uses protons to precisely treat cancerous tumors throughout the body and can be more precise than conventional forms of radiation treatment.

The Emory Proton Therapy Center is a state-of-the-art facility being developed by Georgia Proton Treatment Center, LLC (GPTC), with Emory Healthcare as the exclusive provider of clinical services. When fully operational, the Center will employ approximately 150 full-time highly skilled proton therapy professionals. It will further establish Atlanta, Emory, and Winship Cancer Institute as centers for biomedical innovation and advanced cancer care.

As a senior leader of clinical practice in Emory Healthcare clinical operations, oversees and manages the daily and strategic operations of multiple clinic sites, health-system wide programs/departments/sections or business services (revenue cycle, patient access, patient care services, etc). Directs revenue, costs, funding and budget operations for large and complex departments or sections, to achieve high quality staff and operations/clinical performance. Manages and influences relationships with executive managers, physicians, functional area managers and staff to achieve best in practice performance and business results. Financial / Budgeting: Works with various administrators and the senior management team to determine capital equipment, medical supplies, personnel and other fiscal requirements. Prepares budget recommendations; monitors and verifies expenditures. Management / Supervision: Manages staff and employee performance. Resolves Human resource-related issues, determines staffing needs (clinical, clerical and administrative), interviews and hires staff. Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills. Determines disciplinary, termination and salary actions. Develops and implements organizational, and Clinic, policies and procedures including, but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, billing/reimbursement, medical records guidelines, and human resources. Using reengineering, work flow analyses, etc. to develop techniques and practices to improve the provision of health care services; in conjunction with clinical leaders, develops and implements state-of-the-art care management techniques and approaches for nursing triage; after hours services; urgent care services; case management services; and disease management strategies and programs. Manages the provision of ancillary services (lab, pharmacy, radiology) provided "in-house" or by "vendors". Professional Development: Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Reporting / Data Management: Prepares financial and operational reports and analyses reflecting progress and trends; makes recommendations or provides conclusions. Maintains medical records and processes; manages retrieval and analysis of medical information. Staff Resource: Facilitates communication with clinic physicians; provides updates on activities and new policies; reviews problems and opportunities. Collaborates with the managed care department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, health administration, or related field. Master's degree or equivalent graduate work preferred. Six (6) years management experience in physician group practice including multi-site group management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.