Permanent Oncology - Hematology - Dallas, TX - Full Time Days - Pay Negotiable
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Dallas, Texas
- 10/16/2025
Full time
Job Description
The Associate Chief will shape the future of pediatric hematology/oncology at UT Southwestern and Children's Health by advancing excellence in clinical quality, access, safety, and experience; championing high-reliability practice; and fostering a collaborative environment for faculty, advanced practice providers, trainees, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings (Dallas and Plano), aligning with Children's Health and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise.
• Drive quality, safety, and access: build and monitor division-level dashboards; standardize pathways; reduce unwarranted variation; improve throughput, capacity, and referral optimization.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary care across hematology, oncology, and the Cellular & ImmunoTherapeutics Program (HSCT, CAR-T, ex vivo gene therapy); improve transitions of care and care coordination.
• Use data and analytics to set targets, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement (QI/PI) initiatives.
• Partner on workforce planning (faculty/APP recruitment, onboarding, schedules, coverage models) and mentor faculty in operational excellence.
• Advance patient experience and equity, incorporating social determinants of health and access initiatives into divisional operations.
• Collaborate across the Department and health-system partners to prepare for ongoing program growth and facilities expansion.
Appointment & Effort
• 0.5 FTE dedicated to Associate Chief, Clinical Operations (leadership/administration).
• Remaining effort tailored to the candidate's clinical practice and academic interests.
• Academic rank Associate Professor or Professor (with or without tenure) will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting with a track record of program building, operational improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment; excellent communication skills; commitment to an inclusive, team-based culture and mentorship.
• Evidence of scholarship and/or educational engagement commensurate with academic appointment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings (Dallas and Plano), aligning with Children's Health and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise.
• Drive quality, safety, and access: build and monitor division-level dashboards; standardize pathways; reduce unwarranted variation; improve throughput, capacity, and referral optimization.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary care across hematology, oncology, and the Cellular & ImmunoTherapeutics Program (HSCT, CAR-T, ex vivo gene therapy); improve transitions of care and care coordination.
• Use data and analytics to set targets, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement (QI/PI) initiatives.
• Partner on workforce planning (faculty/APP recruitment, onboarding, schedules, coverage models) and mentor faculty in operational excellence.
• Advance patient experience and equity, incorporating social determinants of health and access initiatives into divisional operations.
• Collaborate across the Department and health-system partners to prepare for ongoing program growth and facilities expansion.
Appointment & Effort
• 0.5 FTE dedicated to Associate Chief, Clinical Operations (leadership/administration).
• Remaining effort tailored to the candidate's clinical practice and academic interests.
• Academic rank Associate Professor or Professor (with or without tenure) will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting with a track record of program building, operational improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment; excellent communication skills; commitment to an inclusive, team-based culture and mentorship.
• Evidence of scholarship and/or educational engagement commensurate with academic appointment.
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