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Posted 29 July, 2026

Physician - General Surgery - Breast Surgeon - Cooperstown, NY

Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, NY, US Full Time

Job 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.

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Centrally located between Albany and Syracuse and within 1 1/2 hour driving distance to each, this vibrant and sophisticated upstate community sits in a bucolic lakefront village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity with an unparalleled and well-appointed community sports center. Located within 4 hours driving distance to each of our major cities/metropolitan areas in the North East including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey.

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Job Description & Responsibilities

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    Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians

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    Certified Cancer Treatment Center based in Cooperstown with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options

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    180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center

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    Instant Referral Base provided by over 500 Network Clinicians

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    Full Support Staff including PA's with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction

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    Travel required for regional patient care

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    State of the Art OR's including DaVinci Surgical System

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    No General Surgery/Trauma call requirement

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    General Surgeons share call coverage for Breast Surgery patients

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    Salary Range: $385,254-$442,409 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

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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 $100,000

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    Group Employed Model

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    Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply

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Job Qualifications

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    MD, DO or MBBS

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    BC/BE in General Surgery - Breast Fellowship Required

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    Completion of an accredited USA General Surgery residency, successful completion of which results in board eligibility

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    New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)

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    BLS certification required

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    DEA Required

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    Strong teamwork, patient-centered approach, and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary academic setting.

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Benefits

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    Paid Time Off, including vacation and holidays

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    Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; malpractice coverage with tail

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    Bassett provides two retirement plans for tax-advantaged contributions for retirement: 403(b) and 457(b). Practitioners are eligible to participate in both plans upon hire. Practitioners can take advantage of pre-tax and ROTH contributions into the 403(b) plan, including catch-up and super catch-up contributions. Bassett contributes a non-elective contribution from 4% up to 11% each year the practitioner meets certain criteria. Both plans are managed through Fidelity Net Benefits.

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    Relocation Support: Transition stipend and full onboarding program

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    Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups

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    Technology: EPIC EMR system for streamlined patient care.

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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.