Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000 | Orthopedic - Total Joint Surgeon | Salary Range: $650,000-$800,000

Updated 9/29/26
$650,000 – $800,000 yearly
13326, Cooperstown, New York, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job description

Job description

Job Title

Physician – Orthopedic - Total Joint Surgeon

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Total Joints Surgeon to join our staff.

  • Salary Range: $650,000 - $800,000
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

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. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school- based health centers, and health partners in related fields. Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown is a 180 Bed Primary Hospital, Level III Trauma Center.

This is vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. This village also has an unparalleled and well-appointed community sports center.

Job Description & Responsibilities

  • The division is looking for a surgeon with fellowship training in total joint arthroplasty to support the focused service line for hip and knee replacement surgery. Bassett is committed to building a superior center for total joint replacement in the upstate New York region. The position does require participation in general call coverage
  • An established group of Orthopedic Surgeons with a full support staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
  • 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.
  • General Orthopedic Call Required 1:9 days- Dedicated Hospitalist for weekday coverage, shared call with whole Physician group – APC 1st call system in place
  • Joint Replacement Center located at A.O. Fox Hospital, a 40 bed acute care hospital
  • Referral Base of over 150 Primary Care Clinicians

Job Qualifications

  • MD, DO or MBBS
  • BC/BE - Completion of an accredited USA orthopedic fellowship in Total Joint Arthroplasty
  • New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS Certification Required
  • DEA Required

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $650,000 - $800,000
    • 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
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
  • 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

Additional Benefits

  • CME time and allowance
  • Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Bassett provides 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
  • Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply



For confidential consideration, please contact:

Debra Ferrari, Medical Staff Recruiter

Phone: [Register to View] ; Email: [Register to View]

or visit our web site 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.

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