Bassett Healthcare Network
$358K+ Salary + 100K Sign-on-Bonus | $40K Fellowship Stipend | Columbia Affiliate | Central NY
Cooperstown, NY
Columbia University
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Job Title
Physician – Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist – Cooperstown, NY
Medical or Surgical specialists are welcome to apply
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking Ophthalmologist – Retina Specialist to join our staff. Visa Sponsorship Available.
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.
Job Description & Responsibilities
· Join an established group of 4 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists.
· The candidate will be a second medical retina specialist.
· Currently there are specialists in medical retina, pediatrics and glaucoma
· The support staff is well trained and experienced in both the clinic and operating room
· On call is every 5th weekend and rarely busy
· Opportunities exist for both research and teaching if interested
· Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established
· Salary Range: $358,000 - $598,970 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
· Fellowship stipend up to $40,000 for up to 18 months prior to graduation
· Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
· Group Employed Model
· Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Job Qualifications
· MD, DO or MBBS
· Board Eligible or Board Certified
· Fellowship in Medical Retina
· NYS Licensure
· BLS 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
· NYS does have a grant program run through the DOH that you may qualify for. For more information on the DANYS program please visit this site: Doctors Across New York
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Amanda Sittler, Medical Staff Recruiter
Phone: 607-547-5329; Email: amanda.sittler@bassett.org
or visit our web site 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.
Compensation Details
$358-598k
• Fellowship stipend up to $40,000 for up to 18 months prior to graduation • 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