Summit Talent Group has been retained by Colorado’s largest and most innovative health system, UCHealth (www.uchealth.org) to conduct a national search for a Senior Director Oncology Service Line. In 2023, UCHealth hospitals were honored by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in multiple procedures/conditions with the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora ranking #1 in Colorado.
Since its formation in 2012, UCHealth has grown from three to fourteen hospitals (plus four affiliates) and seen significant expansion in ambulatory services. UCHealth three markets include: Northern CO region, Denver Metro region, and Southern CO region. In addition, UCHealth Medical Group includes 1500 physicians and APP’s. With 30,332 employees, UCHealth recorded more than $6.9 billion in total operating revenue in FY23.
Functioning as the “CEO” for UCHealth Southern Region Oncology Service Line, the incumbent will lead the coordination, integration, and direction for cancer care in the greater Colorado Springs area and in expanded markets. Oncology services are provided at UCHealth Cancer Center, Memorial Hospital Central (MHC) and at Memorial Hospital North (MHN), plus multiple clinic locations. The oncology service line is experiencing significant growth with close to 25,000 annual patient visits. Expansion to support this growth is ongoing, including a new $8M tower at MHN which will include an additional Linear Accelerator.
UCHealth Cancer Center -Memorial Hospital Central (MHC), provides the highest level of multidisciplinary comprehensive cancer treatment and is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC). Moreover, The Cancer Care and Hematology Clinic has earned official certification as a Quality Oncology Program from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). This prestigious recognition demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement and is one of only three programs in Colorado that has earned this certification. UCH Memorial’s oncology service line has been experiencing 10-15% year over year growth due to expansion of surgical specialties and population growth. UCH Memorial attracts talented oncologic specialists and staff, boasting top notch patient experience, employee engagement and quality scores. UCHealth’s unique partnership with the University of Colorado Cancer Center – the only Comprehensive Cancer Center in Colorado designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) gives patients the benefit of cutting-edge science and the expertise of an academic center close to home.
The Senior Director Oncology Service Line will provide strategic and operational leadership in the ambulatory and community setting ensuring the provision of cancer care through oversight of staff, programs, and services. This position reports to the VP Operations & Chief Administrative Officer, with a dotted line to the Regional COO and will work in partnership with the Medical Director Oncology. Direct reports to this position include three directors, five managers with a total of 145 FTE’s. Moreover, this role requires collaboration and leadership within a highly matrix model, which includes working closely with UCHealth leaders both locally and at system level, physicians, and staff, to assure continuous growth, coordination, and integration of oncology services.
We are seeking a dynamic, and innovative leader who leverages a broad-based knowledge of cancer care to guide one of UCHealth’s most integrated service lines. Key to success will be a track record of leading programmatic growth of oncology services that is comprehensive, coordinated and focused on providing compassionate and sensitive oncological care for patients facing the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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UCHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits begin the first day of the month following the start date. Costs depend on the plans, employee status and the levels of coverage selected. In addition to other benefit choices, UCHealth offers a high deductible plan for $0 for full-time employees and families. Pension plan, fully funded by UCHealth, that is 100% vested after 5 years of employment. Annual performance bonus for all employees.
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