Bassett Healthcare Network
General Surgery | Sign-on-Bonus $100K | Salary up to $625K
Cooperstown, NY
Columbia University
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Job Title
Physician – General Surgery – Surgical Oncology
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Surgical Oncologist 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.
Job Description & Responsibilities
· Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians
· Complement and Expanding Existing Programs treating hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer,
esophageal, gastric cancer, endocrine cancer, skin cancer and sarcoma
· Certified Cancer Treatment Center based in Cooperstown with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options
· 180 Bed Primary Hospital based in Cooperstown with Level III Trauma Center
· Instant Referral Base provided by over 500 Network Clinicians
· Full Support Staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
· Travel for regional patient care required
· State of the Art OR’s including DaVinci Surgical System
· Salary: $475,000-$625,000 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
· 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
· Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Job Qualifications
· MD, DO or MBBS
· Board Eligible or Board Certified
· 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
· Supportive Transition Bonus
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Colleen Donnelly, Medical Staff Recruitment
phone: 607-547-6982; email: colleen.donnelly@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.
Compensation Details
$475-625k
Location Insights
A
Commute
A
Crime and Safety
A-
Access to Restaurants
B+
Overall
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
B-
Public Schools
Total Population
2,034
Median Rent
$1,131
Median Home Value
$400,000
Median Income
$80,139
Posted September 23, 2025