General Surgeon (Breast)

Bassett Healthcare Network • Cooperstown, NY

12h • $355,000 - $442,409 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bassett Healthcare Network in central New York is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with a focus on breast surgery to join their established group. This position is based in Cooperstown, NY, and involves practicing within an integrated system that delivers care across an 8-county region. The role offers the opportunity to work in a Certified Cancer Treatment Center, a 180-bed primary hospital with a Level III Trauma Center, and collaborate with over 500 network clinicians. The position includes interaction with surgical residents and medical students, travel for regional patient care, and access to state-of-the-art ORs, including the DaVinci Surgical System. There is no general surgery/trauma call requirement, as general surgeons share call coverage for breast surgery patients. This is a progressive academic health system and a 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

Nice To Haves

• Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Practice within a Certified Cancer Treatment Center based in Cooperstown with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options
• Work within a 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center
• Utilize an instant referral base provided by over 500 Network Clinicians
• Collaborate with full support staff including PAs, Surgical Residents, and Medical Students
• Travel required for regional patient care
• Utilize State of the Art OR’s including DaVinci Surgical System
• Share call coverage for Breast Surgery patients (no General Surgery/Trauma call requirement)
• Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region
• Become a part of Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive academic health system and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Benefits

• CME time and allowance
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Malpractice coverage
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Two retirement plans for tax-advantaged contributions: 403(b) and 457(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
• Supportive transition bonus of $10,000 and full onboarding program
• EMR - EPIC
• Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior