Chief of Oncologic Quality

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.