Medical Staff Career Opportunities
Grow your career at Bassett Healthcare Network. Be a part of something bigger.
When you join Bassett, you're part of a highly skilled team of physicians and professionals looking for practitioners who are redefining what's possible in rural health care. We're an independent health system located in beautiful Central New York State, and we're committed to providing high-quality patient care, serving the needs of our patients and community, teaching the next generation of physicians and supporting our practitioners personally and professionally. For over 100 years, some of the best physicians and practitioners have built a career at Bassett, and we hope you will, too.
To learn if Bassett Healthcare Network could be the right fit for your career path, please see the opportunities below:
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Ophthalmology, General
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our staff.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established group of 6 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists
- Current need is for high volume cataract surgeon-general ophthalmologist
- Currently there are specialists in surgical and medical retina, cornea, pediatrics and glaucoma Sub-specialty interest in glaucoma, oculoplastics, cornea and cataract surgery would be welcome
- The support staff is well trained and experienced in both the clinic and operating room
- On call is every 6th weekend and rarely busy
- Salary Range: $400,000 – $488,140. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Bassett offers Physicians an incentive plan with no earnings cap. Individual performance and productivity can significantly enhance compensation with potential upside realized within the first year of employment.
- Sign on Bonus up to $100,000.
- Group Employed Model
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Ophthalmology, General
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a comprehensive ophthalmologist. Visa Sponsorship Available.
Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and service to people living in an eight county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school- based health centers, and health partners in related fields.
The Cooperstown area is a vibrant, diverse, and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of culture and outdoor activity. An unparalleled and well-appointed community sport center is a unique social center for the community and schools.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
- Join an established group of 5 ophthalmologists and 3 optometrists.
- Current need is for a general ophthalmologist who can provide comprehensive eye care
- Current group has pediatric, retina and glaucoma specialists
- Support staff consists of ophthalmic technicians, LPN’s,and RN’s and are well trained
- On call is every 5th weekend, from Cooperstown, and rarely busy
- Outreach clinics are attended by all ophthalmologists but are limited to only one location each
- Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established
- Salary Range: $400,000 - $475,000 plus performance-based compensation. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Bassett offers Physicians an incentive plan with no earnings cap. Individual performance and productivity can significantly enhance compensation with potential upside realized within the first year of employment
- Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
- Group Employed Model
- Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Optometrist
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking an Optometrist to join our staff.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established group of 4 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists.
- High quality clinical environment with state-of-the-art equipment
- Comprehensive Optometric Practice: Routine eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular disease including glaucoma, cataract, cornea disease, diabetic retinal exams and monitoring age-related macular degeneration. Provide urgent care during clinic hours.
- Day Call - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM some weekdays
- Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established
- Salary Range: $134,346 - $184,483 plus performance-based compensation. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Bassett offers Physicians an incentive plan with no earnings cap. Individual performance and productivity can significantly enhance compensation with potential upside realized within the first year of employment.
- Sign-On Bonus up to $100,000
- Group Employed Model
- Instant patient referral base
- New graduates welcome
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Optometrist
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking an Optometrist to join our staff.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established group of 4 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists.
- High quality clinical environment with state-of-the-art equipment
- Comprehensive Optometric Practice: Routine eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular disease including glaucoma, cataract, cornea disease, diabetic retinal exams and monitoring age-related macular degeneration. Provide urgent care during clinic hours.
- Day Call - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM some weekdays
- Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established
- Hourly Rate: $82.00. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Group Employed Model
- Instant patient referral base
- New graduates welcome
Location: Oneonta, NY
Specialty: Pediatric, General
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive academic health system in central New York, and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, seeks a Pediatrician to join a large multi-specialist group centered in Cooperstown, New York. Visa Sponsorship Available.
Oneonta and Cooperstown are at the heart of Central New York's beautiful Leatherstocking Region. They offer quiet rural living, enriched by cultural opportunities ranging from world-class museums to live opera along with thriving academic communities, and spectacular outdoor recreation settings. New York City and Boston are just a few hours away by car.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Outpatient pediatrics at the Fox Pediatrics clinic in Oneonta, NY. Office hours are 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. Four 10-hour day work week option is available
- After hours call 1:6 weeknights/weekends for back up coverage of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in the hospital. The pediatric inpatient service and Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center (BMC) are staffed by APCs 24/7/365 along with a daytime hospitalist. The on-call pediatrician provides support in Cooperstown on evenings and weekends
- Medical student instruction with academic appointment to the clinical faculty of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Salary Range: $253,721 - $307,302. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Group Employed Model
- Bassett offers Physicians an incentive plan with no earnings cap. Individual performance and productivity can significantly enhance compensation with potential upside realized within the first year of employment.
- Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
- Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Additional professional opportunities
- Option to participate in our award-winning School-based Health Program
- Support from the Bassett Research Institute for those interested in pursuing research projects Professional support
- Integrated EPIC Electronic Medical Record
- Excellent subspecialty access, including convenient e-consults, through Bassett and the University of Rochester Medical Centers
Location: Oneonta, NY
Specialty: Pediatric, General
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive academic health system in central New York, and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, seeks a Pediatrician to join a large multi-specialist group centered in Cooperstown, New York. Visa Sponsorship Available.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Outpatient pediatrics at the Oneonta health center in Oneonta, NY. Office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday. Four 10-hour day work week option is available
- After hours call 1:6 weeknights/weekends for back up coverage of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in the hospital. The pediatric inpatient service and Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center (BMC) are staffed by APCs 24/7/365 along with a daytime hospitalist. The on-call pediatrician provides support in Cooperstown on evenings and weekends
- Medical student instruction with academic appointment to the clinical faculty of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Salary Range: $253,721 - $307,302. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Group Employed Model
- Bassett offers Physicians an incentive plan with no earnings cap. Individual performance and productivity can significantly enhance compensation with potential upside realized within the first year of employment
- Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
- Visa sponsorship available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply Additional professional opportunities
Additional professional opportunities
- Option to participate in our award-winning School-based Health Program
- Support from the Bassett Research Institute for those interested in pursuing research projects
Professional support
- Integrated EPIC Electronic Medical Record
- Excellent subspecialty access, including convenient e-consults, through Bassett and the University of Rochester Medical Centers
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Physiatry
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University is seeking a full-time BC/BE Interventional Pain Specialist, Board Certified in PM&R. Visa Sponsorship Available.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Group employed, salaried physician model with competitive salary and retirement package
- Currently four physiatrists in the Division with plans to expand
- Referral Base provided by over 100 Primary Care Clinicians
- 100% outpatient care. No inpatient coverage or hospital call responsibilities
- No opioid medication management • Broad spectrum of MSK focused patient care.
- Currently providing interventional spine care, MSK care, non-surgical orthopedic issues, EMG, sports medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulation
- Potential for EMG if desired, but not required
- Focus on interventional procedures, primarily fluoroscopic based.
- Opportunity for MSK Ultrasound for both guidance and diagnostics
- Potential to develop research projects with support from Institutional Research center
- Potential for local sports team coverage if desired
- 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level Ill Trauma Center
- Close patient care collaboration with Bassett Neurosurgery, Orthopedic surgery, Hand surgery, and other specialties
- Small town living with outstanding quality of life, ability to develop a healthy work - life balance, and do so in an academic environment
- Academic component with rotating Internal Medicine Residents as well as Interns. Also Medical students from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as the Columbia - Basset Medical school program
- Fully integrated EPIC Electronic Medical Record
- Salary Range: $247,743 -$339,756. plus performance-based compensation. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
- Visa Sponsorship Available -J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Physician Assistant, Dermatology
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a full time or part time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Division of Dermatology.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- 3 Dermatologists, which include a Mohs surgeon and Teledermatologist, and 4 Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Dermatology experience preferred
- Medical Dermatology with additional opportunity for Pediatric Dermatology, Procedural, Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology as desired
- 25-30 patients per day, 5 clinical days
- Outpatient practice
- No call
- Full support staff
- Office locations in Cooperstown, Oneonta, Cobleskill, Delhi/Andes, Herkimer and Little Falls with the opportunity to select your primary location
- Must be able to work in a team environment and independently
- Salary Range: $104,040 - $138,816 plus performance based compensation. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards
- Competitive RVU incentive with strong internal referral network
- Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000
- Group Employed Model
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Specialty: Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our staff. The BHN has six Emergency Departments and two Convenient Care locations.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Three employment tracks:
- Combination of Emergency Department and Convenient Care: Primary responsibilities would include providing care at four emergency departments and two urgent/convenient care clinics. Employment would be regional such that shifts would be scheduled in locations that are close together with ability to work at all sites.
- Convenient Care Only: Evaluate and treat a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions, perform minor procedures (including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage), and interpret ancillary tests (labs, urinalysis, x-ray, EKG). Care is provided promptly but thoroughly. Practitioners must be able to treat urgent conditions while knowing how to recognize emergencies to refer to a higher level of care. Practitioners must have prior Emergency Department experience or can transition to this track after working in the combination track.
- Independent Practice: Advanced Practice Clinicians who work independently at a Critical Access Hospital ED with attending physician consult as needed in order to assess patients, provide quality care and provide appropriate disposition. This includes stabilizing patients with any necessary lifesaving procedures including endotracheal intubation, central line or IO placement, surgical cricothyrotomy, chest tube placement, emergent childbirth/ delivery, or medical work ups (with Laboratory testing and result interpretation) and radiology interpretations. The APC must also be comfortable in transferring patients to appropriate facilities, discharging them home, or admitting them to the critical access hospital. Practitioners must have a post-graduate fellowship in emergency medicine or prior experience working independently in the emergency department setting.
- Join an established group of Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Candidate can change tracks as experience is gained or change in schedule is desired
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine and/or Fast Track/Urgent Care is preferred
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $132,150. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
- Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000
- New Graduates Welcome
Location: Little Falls, NY
Specialty: Physician Assistant, Orthopedics
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a physician assistant to join our Department of Orthopedics.
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established group of 13 Orthopedic Surgeons and 15 Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Responsibilities will include clinic, hospital floor and OR coverage
- After training period, primary location to be Little Falls, NY
- Orthopedic experience preferred
- Salary range: $104,040 - $141,727. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare's good faith belief of the compensation range at the time of this posting or advertisement. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. This range does not include any required call.
- Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
- Additional $20,000 by joining a twice per month call group