This role provides operational leadership for Community Hematology and Oncology (CHO), along with community‑based Palliative Care, across five community practice locations. The position ensures consistent, high‑quality care delivery and strong alignment with OHSU and Knight Cancer clinical, operational, and strategic priorities.

 

The role additionally serves as the OHSU Co‑Manager for the OHSU Knight–Legacy Health Cancer Collaboration under a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA). Each organization appoints a co‑manager who jointly oversees daily operations of the collaboration, implements Executive Committee decisions, and functions as a liaison between their home organization and the Executive Committee.

 

The position also manages two collaboration practice sites in Clark County, Washington, and oversees partnership management for additional JOAs, including Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria and Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles.

 

This is a hybrid position that requires on‑site presence as well as regular travel to community and partner practice locations.

The Director of Community Oncology Clinical Operations is responsible for advancing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care across growing community-based practices. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex, multi-site operations while shaping strategy, driving performance, and strengthening alignment with OHSU Health and the Knight Cancer Institute. The Director partners closely with physician and nursing leaders to optimize access, quality, workforce engagement, and financial performance, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In addition, the role serves as OHSU’s operational lead for key oncology partnerships, providing hands-on leadership in joint ventures and affiliations that expand cancer care access throughout the region.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leads day-to-day clinical operations in collaboration with Vice Chairs, Medical Directors, 
and Managers; ensures consistent delivery of high-quality, efficient patient care services.
2. Manages operational performance through identification of key metrics, dashboard 
development, and timely resolution of operational issues.
3. Oversees clinical site financial operations including budget supervision, variance analysis, 
proforma development, and financial reporting.
4. Partners with clinical and administrative leaders to support departmental strategic planning 
and growth into new service locations.
5. Collaborates with Finance and Revenue Cycle teams to support provider compensation 
analysis and alignment with department goals.
6. Provides direct supervision to administrative and clinical operations staff and ensures 
continuity of operations by providing backup as needed.
7. Contributes to quality improvement and business development initiatives across all clinical 
care environments

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, or a related field is 
  required.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical 
  operations or healthcare administration, with at least two (2) years in a formal leadership role.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans that cover 100% for a full-time employee and 88% for dependents for .75 FTE and higher.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time
• Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance program (up to 5k)
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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All are welcome.

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