Chief Radiation Therapist

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily clinical and administrative operations and activities of the radiation oncology department, including directly supervising radiation therapists, nursing and clerical staff, as well as volunteers and student interns. Works collaboratively with the radiation oncology team, including radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and Information Systems staff, to ensure the provision of high-quality radiation therapy care consistent with state and national regulations, as well as accreditation guidelines.

Works with the patient care team within the Cancer Center and hospital to provide accurate ionizing radiation treatment to patients according to physicians prescriptions. Chief Therapist oversees treatment simulation, mold room procedures, treatment delivery, and all aspects of patient care. Oversees department workflow, department billing and coding, insurance verification, authorizations, fiscal management, scheduling, supervision of radiation oncology staff, and other duties as assigned.

Facilitates team building and works collaboratively with Radiation Oncology and HRCC staff. Primary Position Responsibilities

Chief Therapist shall be in compliance with the position responsibilities of a staff therapist at all times (refer to Staff Therapist position responsibilities).

Compiles and distributes daily/monthly reports (patient and operating) in a timely manner. Supervise, oversee, and direct Weekly Chart rounds (Global and Departmental). Responsible for coding, billing, appeals, and insurance authorizations and verifications.

Manages staff therapists daily scheduling, time cards, performance evaluations, etc. Responsible for reviewing, revising, creating, and implementing policies and procedures, as well as annual review of all policies and procedures. Troubleshoots and problem solves effectively and efficiently. Communicates appropriate issues to the Administrative Director.

Demonstrates knowledge of the healthcare environment and continues professional development. Responsible for overall fiscal management of the department, planning for future implementation of new trends and technology.

Chief Therapist shall be an active member of the CancerCareCommittee, BreastTeam, RadiationSafety Committee involving quality improvement and assurance initiatives. Active participation in state inspections, JointCommissionsurveys, as well as accreditationsurveys ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Required: Bachelors degree in healthcare, radiation therapy, nursing, or related field
• Preferred: Masters degree in healthcare or related field

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type, and Variation):

• Required: Five (5) years experience in radiation oncology or related healthcare areas
• Preferred: Previous management experience in radiation oncology; experience in radiation oncology billing and coding; experience with cancer program accreditation guidelines. ROCC certification preferred.

License, Registry, or Certification:

• Required: New Jersey DEP License (Radiation Therapy), ARRT-Certified, and CPR-Certified
• Preferred: Knowledge of MOSAIQ EMR systems, Varian TruBeam linear accelerator, brachytherapy procedures and workflows, in addition to radiation oncology coding and billing (ROCC certification) strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong math skills; excellent computer and information systems skills.
• Knowledge of patient immobilization devices, dual energy linear accelerators, CT treatment simulator, mold room equipment/tools, electronic test/QA equipment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of MOSAIQ EMR systems, Varian TruBeam linear accelerator, brachytherapy procedures and workflows, in addition to radiation oncology coding and billing (ROCC certification) strongly preferred. Familiarity with American College of Radiation Oncology accreditation process and standards.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicants hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).