Associate Chief, Clinical Operations – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center
In partnership with Children’s Health℠

UT Southwestern Medical Center, in partnership with Children’s Health Dallas and Plano, is conducting a national search for an accomplished and operations-minded academic pediatric hematologist/oncologist to serve as Associate Chief, Clinical Operations for the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Reporting to the Division Chief, this leader will dedicate 0.5 FTE to division-level clinical operations and administration and will help design, scale, and optimize care delivery across hematology, oncology, and cellular therapy services spanning our Dallas and Plano campuses. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, growing program and help position the Division for the next era of expansion in North Texas.

The Associate Chief will shape the future of pediatric hematology/oncology at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health by advancing excellence in clinical quality, access, safety, and experience; championing high-reliability practice; and fostering a collaborative environment for faculty, advanced practice providers, trainees, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings (Dallas and Plano), aligning with Children’s Health and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise.
• Drive quality, safety, and access: build and monitor division-level dashboards; standardize pathways; reduce unwarranted variation; improve throughput, capacity, and referral optimization.
• Strengthen multidisciplinary care across hematology, oncology, and the Cellular & ImmunoTherapeutics Program (HSCT, CAR-T, ex vivo gene therapy); improve transitions of care and care coordination.
• Use data and analytics to set targets, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement (QI/PI) initiatives.
• Partner on workforce planning (faculty/APP recruitment, onboarding, schedules, coverage models) and mentor faculty in operational excellence.
• Advance patient experience and equity, incorporating social determinants of health and access initiatives into divisional operations.
• Collaborate across the Department and health-system partners to prepare for ongoing program growth and facilities expansion.

Appointment & Effort

• 0.5 FTE dedicated to Associate Chief, Clinical Operations (leadership/administration).
• Remaining effort tailored to the candidate’s clinical practice and academic interests.
• Academic rank Associate Professor or Professor (with or without tenure) will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting with a track record of program building, operational improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment; excellent communication skills; commitment to an inclusive, team-based culture and mentorship.
• Evidence of scholarship and/or educational engagement commensurate with academic appointment.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and brief letter of interest via the application portal. For inquiries, please contact:

Melanie Yenchai, Senior Faculty Recruiter
UT Southwestern Office of Academic & Physician Recruitment
melanie.yenchai@utsouthwestern.edu | 469-588-5948

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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