Medical Director, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Overview Medical Oncology Medical Director - Hoyt-Hunter Center for Oncology Care Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member hospital of Dartmouth Health (DH), and in collaboration with Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC), is seeking an experienced, collaborative physician leader to serve as Medical Oncology Medical Director. The Medical Director will provide oversight and leadership of Hematology and Medical Oncology care at the SVMC Cancer Center. This is a full-time position with a 70/30 split between direct patient care and administrative activities. The Medical Director will work collaboratively with the SVMC Administrative Director for Oncology Services and Business Operations, Nurse Manager and other key administrative and nursing personnel at SVMC. This position reports directly to the SVMC Chief Medical Officer and has a matrix reporting relationship to the Dartmouth Cancer Center Section Chief of Medical Oncology. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center - The Shires of Vermont SVMC has a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital and 23 primary care and specialty practices at ten total locations in the greater Bennington area and nearby New York and Massachusetts. SVMC was awarded its sixth Magnet Center of Nursing Excellence designation in November of 2025. At this time, SVMC was one of only three hospitals in New England, and thirty two hospitals worldwide, to earn the accreditation for a sixth time. In 2017, SVMC received the Magnet Prize, an award for extraordinary innovation in nursing that is given to only one hospital in the world each year. Southern Vermont offers the quintessential New England experience. This beautiful area combines history, industry and business, and has been named among the most vibrant communities in the country. Culturally rich with art galleries, performing arts and museums, the area is also known for its award-winning restaurants and world-class skiing and snowboarding among other outdoor activities, truly making Southern Vermont the ideal setting for work/life balance. Dartmouth Cancer Center The Dartmouth Cancer Center in one of only fifty seven National Cancer Institute - designated comprehensive cancer centers. DCC combines advanced cancer research at Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, with award-winning, personalized and compassionate patient-centered cancer care and clinical trials, at twelve locations around New Hampshire and Vermont. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, DCC remains committed to excellence, outreach and education. We strive to prevent and cure cancer, enhance survivorship and to promote cancer health equity through pioneering interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Responsibilities Primary clinical leader for SVMC Hematology and Medical Oncology Provides clinical oversight to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations are achieved and maintained at the SVMC Cancer Center Participate in and be a change advocate for the development and implementation of new medical strategic initiatives Assure compliance with national accreditations Advocate for and demonstrate success in enrolling patients in cancer center clinical trials and assist in the development of an expanded clinical research program Participate in the organization of clinical information systems to improve patient safety and enhance care delivery Work collaboratively with other departments, Section Chiefs and clinical and administrative leadership to improve integrated care delivery across the organization Actively participate in SVMC leadership meetings, monthly Hematology and Medical Oncology faculty meetings and other local meetings Evaluate scheduling needs and oversee provider schedule template management to ensure optimal patient access Lead provider recruitment activities Participate in budgeting and financial planning activities Perform provider performance evaluations Collaborate with SVMC and DH/DCC system quality leaders in QA and QI programs Collaborate in defining and monitoring performance indicators for quality, patient safety and patient experience Reinforce Culture of Safety and High Reliability principles and support development of standardized policies for safety and risk mitigation Act as champion for evidence-based clinical practice Benefits Engaged Cancer Center team which is highly invested in teamwork and optimal patient outcomes Salary Range $500,000 - $510,000; this position includes a comprehensive benefits package through Dartmouth Health A sign-on bonus, retention incentives and relocation stipend may be available, subject to eligibility Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) through 501 C 3 nonprofit status Qualifications MD or DO Degree Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology Minimum of five years of clinical practice and two years of clinical leadership experience Required Licensure/Certifications Current or Eligible for Medical Licensure in the State of Vermont Current of Eligible for DEA Certificate in the State of Vermont