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Posted 21 July, 2026

Gastroenterologist Chief Physician

Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University is seeking a full-time division chief for our digestive diseases department.

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Job Description & Responsibilities

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    Join an established group of five physicians and four advanced practice clinicians

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    Demonstrated proficiency in standard GI procedures and testing.

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    Educational focus - teach and mentor residents and medical students

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    Call no more frequent than 1:4

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    Instant referral base provided with over 300 Network Clinicians

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    EMR-EPIC

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    Salary range: $615,000 - $725,000. 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

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    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.

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    Sign-on bonus up to $200,000

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    Group employed model

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    Visa sponsorship available - H-1B candidates welcome to apply

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Job Requirements

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    MD, DO or MBBS

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    Board Eligible or Board Certified

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    5 to 10 years post fellowship highly preferred

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    Established clinician with leadership experience

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    Experience in program development

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    Interest in teaching residents and students

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    New York State licensure

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    BLS certification required

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    DEA required

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Misc Benefits

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    Medical, dental and vision insurance

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    Paid time off, including vacations and holidays

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    Life insurance and disability protection

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    Paid malpractice

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    Retirement plan

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    CME time and money

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    Moving allowance

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