General Surgeon (Breast)

Bassett Healthcare Network, in Central New York, is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with a focus on breast surgery to join our staff in Cooperstown, NY.

About the role

• Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Certified Cancer Treatment Center based in Cooperstown with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options
• 180-bed primary hospital with Level III Trauma Center
• Instant referral base provided by over 500 network clinicians
• Full support staff including PAs with surgical residents and medical student interaction
• Travel required for regional patient care
• State-of-the-art ORs including DaVinci Surgical System
• No general surgery/trauma call requirement
• General Surgeons share call coverage for breast surgery patients
• Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region
• Part of a progressive academic health system and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Requirements

• MD, DO, or MBBS
• BC/BE in General Surgery – Breast Fellowship required
• Completion of an accredited USA General Surgery residency, successful completion of which results in board eligibility
• New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• BLS certification required
• DEA required
• Strong teamwork, patient-centered approach, and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary academic setting

Benefits

• Salary range: $355,000–$382,698 plus performance-based compensation with no earnings cap; potential upside realized within the first year of employment
• Sign-on bonus: up to $100,000
• Supportive transition bonus of $10,000 and full onboarding program
• CME time and allowance
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Two retirement plans for tax-advantaged contributions: 403(b) and 457(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
• EMR: Epic
• Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups
• Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply