About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center connects patients to the integrated expertise of leading clinicians, academic researchers, specialty programs, and treatment centers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA (U.S.), UPMC Hillman operates more than 70 cancer centers in the U.S., with five cancer centers in Ireland and Italy. In 2025, UPMC Hillman will bring cutting-edge therapies to Croatia on the campus of Zabok General Hospital, approximately 25 miles from the capital of Zagreb. The facility will include medical and radiation oncology, as well as PET-CT services. We are currently recruiting for the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology of this facility.

 

Position Overview

The Medical Director of Radiation Oncology of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Zabok, will provide the leadership, vision, and clinical knowledge to build one of the pre-eminent cancer centers in Croatia. Supported by our UPMC Hillman physician leadership in Pittsburgh, the Medical Director will perform direct patient care and will have oversight of the overall clinical care of radiation oncology patients at the cancer center. The Medical Director also will be expected to collaborate with Zabok General Hospital on overall care of the UPMC Hillman cancer patients.

 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 7 years clinical experience
• Practicing radiation oncologist
• Graduate of an accredited medical school with current licensure
• Appropriate country, region, and county licensure and certification may be required to meet minimum education and knowledge requirements
• Board certification (or comparable qualification) in radiation oncology
• Experience in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRT) strongly preferred
• Previous experience in clinical leadership preferred
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Croatian and English required

 

Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight Duties

• Develops and evaluates annual goals and objectives for clinical, educational, and programmatic activities.
• Advises senior management on the development and review of programs, positions, and budgets.
• Collaborates closely with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center physician leadership to integrate the cancer center in Croatia into the UPMC Hillman network.
• Provides direct supervision of other radiation oncologists on staff and indirect supervision of other clinical personnel in the radiation oncology department.
• Ensures the quality of clinical care through implementation and oversight of quality management programs and processes.
• Reviews complaints and grievances in accordance with clinic procedures and ensures a prompt response and action at all stages of the complaint and grievance process.
• Supports patient satisfaction with the care management process.
• Implements clinical policies and enforces those policies through appropriate action.
• Maintains effective professional liaison with all levels of executive and medical staff.
• Implements programs of quality care analysis, peer review, and professional education.
• Promotes a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to patient management and participates in the development of integrated services within the clinic.
• Improves clinical quality outcomes by facilitating the development and implementation of patient management protocols,guidelines, and algorithms, as well as participating in clinical audits and outcome analysis.
• Supports the development of a clinical research program.
• Represents UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in local outreach activities, professional societies, and government affairs.

 

Clinical Duties

• Performs patient management on an outpatient basis within the cancer center.
• Provides on-call coverage to radiation oncology patients, with night and weekend calls on a rotating basis with other medicaloncology physicians.
• Teaches, supervises, and instructs oncology physicians.
• Maintains an appropriate professional knowledge base through participation in CME programs, review of literature, and re-credentialing processes.
• Ensures compliance with safety, procedural, and accrediting standards by regulatory agencies. Actively participates inexternal/internal audits required by these agencies to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Promotes and maintains positive working relationships within the department and with other areas throughout the clinic, thecommunity, and outside agencies.
• Must demonstrate by his/her own behavior a strong sense of commitment to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Interested Candidates

UPMC offers competitive compensation and benefits. Candidates should be proven leaders and demonstrate a passion for excellence in the delivery of exceptional patient care. To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter and CV. For more information about this opportunity, contact Gina Matolcsy at humanresources@upmc.hr.

 

About UPMC

Based in Pittsburgh, PA (U.S.), UPMC is a $26 billion, globally recognized academic medical center and integrated health care provider and insurer. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide. With more than 95,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4.5-million-member Insurance Services Division, UPMC works with public and private partners around the world to provide access to the best possible care close to home. UPMC has more than 20 years of multinational experience, operating hospitals and cancer centers in Italy and Ireland while providing clinical expertise and counsel in China and Kazakhstan. Our international team routinely brings innovation and global expertise to identify and assess what is needed to recommend and implement high-quality health care solutions. Learn more about UPMC and its international operations at www.upmc.com and www.upmc.com/about/international-services.