General Surgery NP/PA (Bariatrics)

Bassett Healthcare NetworkCooperstown, NY
$123,000 - $140,000Onsite

About The Position

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). Metabolic & Bariatrics subspecialty of currently 3 Surgeons and 1 APC. Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region. Responsibilities will include mostly OR – first assistant in large cases that require a second clinician, some outpatient clinic and call coverage.

Requirements

  • Extensive surgical and inpatient hospital experience is essential
  • National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS Certification
  • DEA Required

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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