Bassett Healthcare Network
$250+ Salary + $100K Sign-on-Bonus | Columbia Affiliate | Central NY
Cooperstown, NY
Columbia University
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Job Title
Physician – Rheumatologist – Cooperstown, NY
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Rheumatologist to join our staff.
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.
This is vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. An unparalleled and amazing state of the art community sport center.
Job Description & Responsibilities
· Clinic which is fully supported with skilled nursing, including dedicated infusion nurses and nurse coordinator for triage
· Office staff who provide substantial patient support assistance, including 100% support for prior authorizations
· Join an established group of 2 Rheumatologists
· Wide variety of diseases represented among patient population
· Teaching opportunities working directly with house staff and medical students
· Support for clinical research, including nursing, statisticians, and people expert in study design
· Limited call and minimal travel
· Potential hybrid practice opportunities
· Salary Range: $250,000 - $280,000. 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.
· Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
· Group Employed Model
Job Qualifications
· MD, DO or MBBS
· Board Eligible or Board Certified
· New York State 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
· Supportive Transition Bonus
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Ashley Moakler, Medical Staff Recruitment
Phone: 607-547-6982; Email: ashley.moakler@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.
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Compensation Details
$250-280k
• Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000 • CME time and money • Relocation Assistance
Location Insights
A
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 12, 2025