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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
Kerry Hitchcock - Sr. Physician Recruiter
kerry.hitchcock@Guthrie.org
570-887-6490
About The Community:
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.
About Guthrie:
Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.
Zip
14830
Location:Corning, NY
Opportunity ID:KH_CHRADONC_Corning
Contact Name:Kerry Hitchcock
Contact Title:Sr. Physician Recruiter
Contact Email:kerry.hitchcock@guthrie.org
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
Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.
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
- 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
- Primary location: Corning, NY
- May include travel and/or rotation to other Guthrie cancer centers to provide leadership support and clinical stability
- Potential schedule of 4 days per week / 10-hour days
- Dedicated administrative and clinical time
- Administrative time included, with potential for expanded leadership allocation
- 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
- Corning: Trilogy; CT Simulation; TruBeam planned for Fall 2026
- Cortland: TruBeam
- Lourdes: TruBeam iX (replacement planned for 2027)
- Sayre: New Edge CT; iX
- 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
Kerry Hitchcock - Sr. Physician Recruiter
kerry.hitchcock@Guthrie.org
570-887-6490
About The Community:
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.
About Guthrie:
Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.
Zip
14830
Location:Corning, NY
Opportunity ID:KH_CHRADONC_Corning
Contact Name:Kerry Hitchcock
Contact Title:Sr. Physician Recruiter
Contact Email:kerry.hitchcock@guthrie.org
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
- 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
- Primary location: Corning, NY
- May include travel and/or rotation to other Guthrie cancer centers to provide leadership support and clinical stability
- Potential schedule of 4 days per week / 10-hour days
- Dedicated administrative and clinical time
- Administrative time included, with potential for expanded leadership allocation
Guthrie is a fully integrated healthcare system servicing Northeast Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier region of New York. With six hospitals and 76 regional offices in a 13-county catchment area, our team of nearly 1,000 Physicians and Advanced Practitioners provides more than 2 million patient visits annually.