What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chair Oncology position at Avoca Search?
Valley Medical Group (VMG) has exclusively retained Avoca Search to recruit an experienced Hematologic or Medical Oncology leader to serve as Associate Chair of Oncology Services and Director of Hematology and Medical Oncology.
Located in Paramus, New Jersey, the Valley Health System (VHS) is one of the most honored healthcare organizations in the state. Comprised of a 370-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital, Valley Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice with more than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners representing over 60 medical and surgical specialties and Valley Home Care. In 2015, VHS collaborated with New York’s Mount Sinai Health System to create Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care (VMSCCC), an exceptional community-based multispecialty cancer program that resides at The Valley Hospital’s Cancer Center on their 40-acre campus. The cancer center offers ambulatory surgery, diagnostic imaging, infusion therapy, and radiation therapy and is supported by 19 physicians and 15 advanced practice providers in the fully accredited cancer program.
The Associate Chair of Oncology Services will work closely with the Chair in providing leadership, clinical oversight, and implementation of the strategic vision for VMSCCC. The Associate Chair will work collaboratively with senior leadership in both VHS and Mount Sinai Health System to further develop programs of clinical care, advance research and education, and expand community outreach. S/he will partner with the VMSCCC Quality Department to ensure continued accreditation of Valley’s cancer program including but not limited to Commission on Cancer (CoC) and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), be a voting member of the VMG Executive Committee, and serve on the Medical Staff Oncology Service Line Executive Committee of the Valley Hospital. As Director of Hematology and Medical Oncology, this leader will focus on managing and expanding the QOPI-accredited Hematology and Medical Oncology practice and ensuring the highest quality care is delivered in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
The Director will also play an instrumental role in the development of the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship slated to start accepting its first fellows in 2026.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced physician leader in oncology, clinical expert in cancer services, demonstrate the ability to support the building of clinical programs, establish growth initiatives and drive quality care outcomes. Candidates will have a history in leading or supporting cancer research, publications, and clinical trials. Candidates must be board certified in medical oncology and/or hematology, have a minimum of 5 years leadership experience, and be willing to work clinically. An MD or DO degree is required and a master’s degree in business, health services management or public health is highly preferred.
