Bassett Healthcare Network
Leadership Opportunity | $397K+ Salary | $100K Sign-on-Bonus + $55K+ Medical Director Stipends| Central NY
Cooperstown, NY
Columbia University
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Job Title
Division Chief - Nephrology – Cooperstown, NY
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University is seeking a full-time board-certified Nephrologist. Visa Sponsorship Available.
Description
Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and services to people living in an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York.
Job Description & Responsibilities
· Join and lead an established group of 4 Nephrologists and 2 Nurse Practitioners
· 100% Nephrology Practice
· 60% outpatient clinic and hospital responsibilities at Bassett Medical Center
· 40% regional travel to clinic and dialysis centers
· Potential for Medical Directorship of dialysis units owned and operated by Bassett Healthcare Network
· Call is typically 9-10 weeks per year – Monday 8 AM – Monday 8 AM
· 30-50 follow up dialysis patients
· 10-30 follow up transplant patients
· Potential for faculty appointment from Columbia
· Daily interaction with medical students as well as Internal Medicine and Transitional residents.
· EMR-EPIC/INFIAN
· Salary Range: $397,500 - $433,000. 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
· 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.
· Medical Director stipends range from $55,000 to $85,000
· Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
· Group Employed Model
· Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
· Nephrology experience is required
· Leadership experience preferred
Job Qualifications
· MD, DO or MBBS
· Board Certified in Nephrology and Hypertension
· New York State Licensure
· BLS/ACLS/PALS Certification Required
· DEA Required
Benefits
· Medical, dental and vision insurance
· Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
· Life insurance and disability protection
· Paid malpractice
· Retirement plan
· CME time and money
· Moving allowance
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Amanda Sittler, Medical Staff Recruitment
phone: 607-547-6982; email amanda.sittler@bassett.org
or visit our website at www.experiencebassett.org
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.
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.
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Compensation Details
$397-433k
• Medical Director stipends range from $55,000 to $85,000 • Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
Location Insights
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Commute
A
Crime and Safety
A-
Access to Restaurants
A-
Overall
B
Public Schools
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Total Population
2,034
Median Rent
$1,131
Median Home Value
$400,000
Median Income
$80,139
Posted June 23, 2025