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How much do executive cancer coach jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive cancer coach in the United States is $122,120.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $134,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Executive Cancer Coaches face when supporting clients and how can they overcome them?

Executive Cancer Coaches often encounter challenges such as managing complex emotions, navigating sensitive conversations about prognosis, and tailoring support to diverse client needs. Building strong communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries are essential to address these challenges effectively. Coaches typically collaborate closely with healthcare teams, ensuring their guidance complements medical advice, and participate in ongoing training to stay current with best practices in cancer care. Developing resilience and practicing self-care are also vital for sustaining long-term success in this emotionally demanding role.

How do you become a cancer coach?

To become an executive cancer coach, individuals typically complete specialized training or certification programs in health coaching, counseling, or oncology support. Developing strong communication skills, understanding cancer treatments, and gaining experience in patient support are important steps in preparing for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Cancer Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Cancer Coach, you need a background in health coaching, oncology knowledge, and ideally a certification in health or wellness coaching. Familiarity with digital coaching platforms, patient management software, and evidence-based cancer care resources is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and motivational skills help build trust and empower clients through their cancer journey. These abilities are crucial for providing effective support, guidance, and personalized strategies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

What is an Executive Cancer Coach?

An Executive Cancer Coach is a specialized professional who supports individuals, especially executives and professionals, through their cancer journey. They provide guidance on managing treatment side effects, maintaining work-life balance, navigating the healthcare system, and making informed decisions about care. Executive Cancer Coaches often have backgrounds in healthcare, counseling, or coaching, and they help clients optimize their physical, emotional, and professional well-being during and after cancer treatment. Their services can include stress management, advocacy, communication with medical teams, and support for returning to work. Ultimately, an Executive Cancer Coach helps clients feel empowered and supported throughout their cancer experience.
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Infographic showing various Executive Cancer Coach job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,120 per year, or $58.7 per hour.
Executive Director

Executive Director

The US Oncology Network

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


US Oncology rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

248th of 869 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is looking for a strong leader for our Executive Director role who will drive success for our community-based oncology practice. This role offers a competitive compensation package which includes base salary and a bonus plan structured to reward corporate and individual performance along with a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life and disability insurance and a 401K plan. This role maintains the overall responsibility for the operation of the practice except for those activities directly involving the practice of medicine. The Executive Director is responsible for developing, planning, executing, and controlling broad activities to ensure long- and short-term success, including ensuring financial stability and planning for short- and long-term growth.

Additionally, the Executive Director is responsible for creating a culture that engages employees and physicians in an environment of trust where employees are passionate about their roles, they work collaboratively and foster a positive patient experience. This role works as liaison between RMCC and The US Oncology Network. The Executive Director advises the Practice President, Regional Senior Vice President and the Practice’s Joint Policy Board, and is ultimately responsible for delivering overall operating plans, and related policies/programs for RMCC.

Reporting Relationship

  • Reports directly to the Regional Senior Vice President of Operations and directly supports the Practice President and the Executive Board of the of the Practice and Practice Divisions.
  • Reporting to this position may include the Director of Operations, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Human Resources, Director of Marketing, Director of Payer S
    Strategy and Relations, Director of Pharmacy and Admix, Director of Research Operations and the Director of Compliance, HIPAA and Security.

 

 Compensation    

A competitive compensation package which includes base salary and a bonus plan structured to reward corporate and individual performance along with a comprehensive benefit package

including health, dental, life and disability insurance and a 401K plan.

Base Salary: $250,000-$300,000

Bonus – 30% opportunity


Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads the development and implementation of the short- and long-range plans to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives including specific strategy and plans for growth, efficiency, cost management, quality care, and development of human capital.
  • Owns the organization’s development process for the practice and as such, ensures performance planning, coaching and development plans are in place for all employees to maximize their potential. Insures the employee evaluation process to include performance evaluations, merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions are complied with.
  • Maintains physician/practice relationships via effective communication to physician practice leadership and works with physician leadership to ensure the practices strategic short- and long-term plans are in concert with US Oncology’s plans.
  • Maintains Hospital relationships in conjunction with physician leadership. Drives joint initiatives between the practice and hospital system(s)
  • Evaluates general and specific business conditions as they relate to operational issues, and keeps the Practice President, Policy Board, and the Regional Senior Vice President fully advised on these matters.
  • Responsible for the overall culture of practice, developing talent and teamwork, and driving organizational change to drive strong performance as well as a positive work environment.

 


Qualifications

Experience & Competencies

  • Requires an accomplished executive with outstanding leadership, physician relationship, and communication skills.
  • Strategic, operational, and financial experience in a healthcare services business where the primary drivers are marketing of services, quality of service, optimal utilization of assets, billing and collection, and working closely with physician partners.
  • Evidence of reasoned and thoughtful judgment,
  • Track record of outstanding people management skills and the ability to articulate clear, meaningful goals and focus peoples’ efforts to get results.
  • Evidence of high emotional intelligence and the ability to rapidly establish credibility at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in and understanding of complex payer markets including Accountable Care Organizations, Commercial Payers, and Value Based Care.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Administration, or a related business field required, (MBA, MHA, preferred). 
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in healthcare management and operations required
  • Experience building relationships with practice physicians.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with corporate and field staff. Work may require travel by air or automobile approximately 40% of the time.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.  To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

Qualifications:

Experience & Competencies

  • Requires an accomplished executive with outstanding leadership, physician relationship, and communication skills.
  • Strategic, operational, and financial experience in a healthcare services business where the primary drivers are marketing of services, quality of service, optimal utilization of assets, billing and collection, and working closely with physician partners.
  • Evidence of reasoned and thoughtful judgment,
  • Track record of outstanding people management skills and the ability to articulate clear, meaningful goals and focus peoples’ efforts to get results.
  • Evidence of high emotional intelligence and the ability to rapidly establish credibility at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in and understanding of complex payer markets including Accountable Care Organizations, Commercial Payers, and Value Based Care.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, Administration, or a related business field required, (MBA, MHA, preferred). 
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in healthcare management and operations required
  • Experience building relationships with practice physicians.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with corporate and field staff. Work may require travel by air or automobile approximately 40% of the time.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.  To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

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