Radiation Oncology, Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology Needed in Boston

Job Description

Tufts Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and accomplished physician leader to serve as  Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology . This individual will partner closely with the Department Chair to provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership across all areas of the department. The Vice Chair will play a critical role in advancing excellence in patient care, education, innovation, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Chair to develop and execute the department’s strategic vision and support core missions of the Department

• Oversee clinical operations, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care and efficient workflows

• Drive growth initiatives, including program development and service line expansion

• Support faculty recruitment, retention, mentorship, and performance management

• Promote, facilitate and expand clinical research and academic productivity

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards

• Foster a culture of collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement

• Partner with Chair and administrative team on financial and budget planning for the Department

• Drive updates to radiation oncology model to enhance efficiency and consistency across radiation oncology department, including four sites of care in both AMC and community setting

• Develop system radiation oncology model to leverage personnel and expertise across multiple sites

• Conduct quality assurance activities and develop and implement quality improvement programs, ensuring they align with departmental and institutional goals

• Represent the department within institutional leadership and external partnerships

• Facilitate business development through outreach and growth activities

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Radiation Oncology

• Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts

• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor (or eligible)

• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., medical director, program director)

• Strong track record in clinical excellence, education, and/or research

• Experience managing teams and complex healthcare operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site or network-based oncology programs

• Proven success in clinical program growth or innovation

• Advanced training in leadership, administration, or business preferred

Why Join Tufts Medical Center?

In this role you will be able to:

• Impact a large number of patients, help drive system-wide efforts to improve quality and safety across four sites of care including AMC and community settings

• Participate in selection and implementation of new technologies across the system

• Substantial opportunity to develop and grow radiation oncology’s footprint as part of broader Cancer Service Line integration and growing, high-impact department

• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment

• Have access to cutting-edge technology and clinical trials

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Located in Boston, MA and community sites

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Leadership stipend

• Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time

• Comprehensive health, retirement, and CME benefits

• Generous vacation days

• Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining leadership experience and vision to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.