Leadership Opportunity | $725K+ Salary + $200k Sign-on Bonus | Columbia Affiliate | Central NY

Bassett Healthcare Network, a leading academic health system in rural upstate New York, is seeking an experienced, visionary physician leader to serve as Chief of the Bassett Cancer Institute.

This role will provide strategic and clinical leadership across Hematologic Oncology and Radiation Oncology services, overseeing cancer care at multiple sites including Bassett Medical Center (Cooperstown), FoxCare (Oneonta), Herkimer Specialty Services, and Cobleskill Regional Hospital. The Chief will report to the Chief Clinical & Academic Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer program with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and access to clinical trials.
• Oversee staffing, workflows, and care standards across all oncology locations.
• Drive recruitment, operational performance, and budget management.
• Collaborate with Surgical Oncology and support teams (nurse navigators, social workers, palliative care, etc.).
• Maintain a clinical presence through outpatient care and program involvement.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Hematology/Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, or related specialty.
• Eligible for NYS medical license.
• 7+ years of clinical experience and 5+ years in a leadership role (Medical Director, Section Head, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and a record of leading multidisciplinary teams and quality initiatives.
• Experience within a multi-site health system preferred.

Program Highlights

• Accredited by the Commission on Cancer (since 1947), ASTRO APEX (since 2020), and ASCO QOPI (since 2021).
• Member of ECOG-ACRIN with decades of clinical trial participation.
• Comprehensive support services and active tumor board.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $725K–$850K, plus $200K sign-on bonus.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, generous PTO.
• Retirement plans: 403(b) and 457(b).
• Relocation support up to $10,000.
• Work-life balance in a scenic, family-friendly region.

About Bassett Healthcare Network

Bassett Healthcare Network is a beacon to the people of Central New York, spanning over 5,600 square miles across eight counties. Our network includes five hospitals; two centers of excellence, including the Bassett Heart Care Institute and Bassett Cancer Institute; over two dozen community-based health centers; more than 20 school-based health centers; two skilled nursing facilities; and other health partners in related fields.

What began in 1922 with the vision of our pioneering founder, Dr. Mary Imogene Bassett, continues today through the leadership of president and CEO Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE. We have remained dedicated to an enduring mission: to improve the health of our patients and the well-being of our communities.