General Surgery NP/PA (Bariatrics)

About the Role

Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in Central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Department of General Surgery - Division of Bariatric Surgery.

Join an established hospital-based General Surgery group of 11 Surgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC). Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region.

Responsibilities

• Mostly OR – first assistant in large cases that require a second clinician
• Some outpatient clinic duties
• Call coverage

Extensive surgical and inpatient hospital experience is essential.

Requirements

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• BLS Certification
• DEA Required

Pay

Salary Range: $123,000 - $140,000

Sign-on Bonus: up to $50,000

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.

Benefits

• CME time and allowance
• Paid time off, including vacation, company holidays, and sick time
• Malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged retirement contribution: 403(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
• Supportive transition bonus of $5,000 and full onboarding program
• EMR - EPIC
• Clear leadership pathways for Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Virtual scribes from day 1 and virtual coverage of in-baskets in a wide variety of services

Bassett provides a great focus on practitioner well-being and offers membership on the Medical Staff.