Orthopedic Surgery Opening in Cooperstown NY
Updated 10/16/26
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
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Service Line Chief – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Opening Cooperstown, NY
Full Time | Orthopedic Surgery Leadership
Position Highlights:
Serve as Service Line Chief for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
0.7 FTE clinical and 0.3 FTE administrative leadership
Maintain an active Orthopedic Surgery practice, with Total Joint expertise preferred
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Orthopedics and Podiatry across the health system
Lead service line growth, expansion, and program development
Expand joint replacement and comprehensive musculoskeletal services
Oversee staffing, clinical workflows, and operational performance
Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
Lead physician recruitment, retention, and professional development
Manage financial performance and resource utilization
Develop strategies to increase access, market share, and program visibility
Optimize facilities and provider coverage across multiple locations
Academic environment with teaching and professional development opportunities
Department:
11 Orthopedic physicians, including 9 surgeons and 2 non-operative physicians
2 Podiatric Surgeons and 2 Podiatrists
13 Physician Assistants
Comprehensive Orthopedic and Sports Medicine services
Subspecialties include Total Joint, Spine, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Shoulder and Upper Extremity, and Foot and Ankle
Leadership Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Orthopedics service line
Build strong relationships with physicians, leadership, and organizational stakeholders
Evaluate regional market dynamics and referral patterns
Identify opportunities for clinical and operational growth
Expand subspecialty services, particularly joint replacement
Improve quality, safety, operational efficiency, and patient experience
Lead strategic physician recruitment and outreach initiatives
Ensure integrated, patient-centered care delivery across the system
Qualifications:
MD, DO, or equivalent
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Active or eligible New York medical license
Fellowship training strongly preferred
Total Joint fellowship training preferred
Minimum 7 years of postgraduate clinical experience in an academic or community-based Orthopedic program
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience as a Medical Director, Section Head, Chief, Associate Chief, or similar role
Demonstrated success building or growing clinical programs and service lines
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
MBA, MPH, or MHA preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual salary of $925,000-$1,100,000
Additional performance-based compensation through Chief Incentive Plan
Sign-on bonus of $200,000
Supportive transition bonus of $10,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
CME and professional development opportunities
403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
Employer retirement contribution ranging from 4%-11% based on eligibility criteria Estimated pay range/amount is $360k to $950k.
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