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Posted August 09, 2026

General Surgeon (Breast)

Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, NY, US Full Time

Job DescriptionJob Description Overview Bassett Healthcare Network, in Central New York, is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with a focus on breast...

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, in Central New York, is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with a focus on breast surgery to join our staff.

  • Salary Range: $385,254-$442,409
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

  • Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians
  • Certified Cancer Treatment Center based in Cooperstown with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options
  • 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center
  • Instant Referral Base provided by over 500 Network Clinicians
  • Full Support Staff including PA’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
  • Travel required for regional patient care
  • State of the Art OR’s including DaVinci Surgical System
  • No General Surgery/Trauma call requirement
  • General Surgeons share call coverage for Breast Surgery patients
  • 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
  • Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply

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

Benefits

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $355,000- $382,698 plus performance-based compensation.
    • 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

This listing expired on Aug 22. Applications are no longer accepted.

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