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Bassett Healthcare Network

Physician – Orthopedic - Total Joint Surgeon

cooperstown, NY

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Bassett Healthcare Network lists this Physician – Orthopedic - Total Joint Surgeon opportunity in cooperstown, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Bassett Healthcare Network , in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Total Joints Surgeon to join our staff.

Salary Range: $650,000 - $800,000

Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000

Location: Cooperstown, NY

Description

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. Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown is a 180 Bed Primary Hospital, Level III Trauma Center.

This is vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. This village also has an unparalleled and well-appointed community sports center.

Job Description & Responsibilities

The division is looking for a surgeon with fellowship training in total joint arthroplasty to support the focused service line for hip and knee replacement surgery. Bassett is committed to building a superior center for total joint replacement in the upstate New York region. The position does require participation in general call coverage

An established group of Orthopedic Surgeons with a full support staff including APC's with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction

Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region

Become a part of Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive academic health system and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

General Orthopedic Call Required 1:9 days- Dedicated Hospitalist for weekday coverage, shared call with whole Physician group - APC 1st call system in place

Joint Replacement Center located at A.O. Fox Hospital, a 40 bed acute care hospital

Referral Base of over 150 Primary Care Clinicians

Job Qualifications

MD, DO or MBBS

BC/BE - Completion of an accredited USA orthopedic fellowship in Total Joint Arthroplasty

New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)

BLS Certification Required

DEA Required

Compensation

Salary Range: $650,000 - $800,000

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

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

Additional Benefits

CME time and allowance

Paid time off, including vacation and holidays

Malpractice coverage

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Bassett provides two retirement plans for tax-advantaged contributions: 403(b) and 457(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits

Supportive transition bonus of $10,000 and full onboarding program

EMR - EPIC

Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups

Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply

Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Worksite address

cooperstown, NY, 13326, US

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