Chief of Radiation Oncology (Corning, NY)

Guthrie is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief of Radiation Oncology to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across our Cancer Care service line. This is a unique opportunity for a physician leader passionate about program growth, clinical excellence, and system-wide standardization.

Position Overview

The Chief of Radiation Oncology will play a critical leadership role in advancing Guthrie’s Radiation Oncology service line. The ideal candidate will bring a clear strategic vision, strong operational expertise, and a collaborative leadership style to help define and grow a potential Center of Excellence. This role will focus on expanding advanced treatment capabilities, strengthening multidisciplinary partnerships, and driving quality and patient satisfaction across the system.

Were glad you are interested in joining our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Radiation Oncology across the Guthrie system
• Develop and execute service-line growth initiatives, including expansion of advanced technologies (e.g., SRS capability at the Corning site)
• Standardize clinical practices and workflows to ensure high-quality, consistent care
• Lead quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiology, and executive leadership
• Support physician and staff recruitment, retention, and professional development
• Ensure strong operational oversight of Radiation Oncology services

Leadership & Reporting Structure 

• Reports directly to a new Cancer Care Service Line Leader, offering direct executive-level representation
• Joins an established and supportive Cancer Care service-line infrastructure
• Works with a stable clinical team, including experienced dosimetrists, physicists, RNs, and administrative staff

Location & Coverage 

• Primary location: Corning, NY
• May include travel and/or rotation to other Guthrie cancer centers to provide leadership support and clinical stability

Schedule & FTE

• Potential schedule of 4 days per week / 10-hour days
• Dedicated administrative and clinical time
• Administrative time included, with potential for expanded leadership allocation

Experience & Qualifications 

• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred (e.g., Medical Director, Site Director)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage operations, and drive strategic initiatives
• Strong communication skills and commitment to team-based, patient-centered care

Technology & Facilities 

• Corning: Trilogy; CT Simulation; TruBeam planned for Fall 2026
• Cortland: TruBeam
• Lourdes: TruBeam iX (replacement planned for 2027)
• Sayre: New Edge CT; iX

Why Guthrie 

• Integrated, physician-led health system with strong Cancer Care collaboration
• Opportunity to shape the future of Radiation Oncology across a growing system
• Supportive leadership environment with a focus on innovation, quality, and patient experience
• Located in the scenic Finger Lakes region with excellent quality of life

Contact Your Recruiter
                                               

 Kerry Hitchcock - Sr. Physician Recruiter
 kerry.hitchcock@Guthrie.org
 570-887-6490

Guthrie Corning Hospital, located in Corning, N.Y., opened a new 65-bed hospital and regional cancer center in 2014. The new facility provides the region emergency, ICU, labor and delivery, surgical, inpatient and outpatient services including wound care, cardiology, medical imaging and cancer care services, including:

• Level III Trauma Center
• 24-Hour emergency services with 24-hour laboratory, radiology and ultrasound support
• Ambulatory surgery
• Breast Care Center
• Cancer Center
• Coronary care, cardiology stress testing and outpatient rehabilitation
• Endoscopy
• Laboratory services
• Labor and delivery care
• Medical/surgical and intensive care services
• Imaging services
• Musculoskeletal Services

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit and practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 13 counties.

Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Critical Care, Endocrinology and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Guthrie Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provide more than 2 million patient visits per year to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve within an environment of compassion, learning, and discovery. 

Home to 10,500 residents, Corning has been described as one of "America's best small towns." Historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District boasts over one hundred boutique shops, bakeries, art galleries, craft beverage producers, and farm-to-table restaurant options. The Gaffer District hosts unique events every season, such as the Wineglass Marathon, GlassFest, and Sparkle. The Corning Museum of Glass welcomes thousands of visitors annually and offers live glassblowing shows and demonstrations. Upstate New York's only Smithsonian Affiliate, The Rockwell Museum, holds a world-class collection of Western and contemporary Native American Art and other rotating exhibits.

Learn more: https://www.corningfingerlakes.com/