Physician – General Surgery – Bariatric

Job Title

Physician – General Surgery – Bariatric – Cooperstown, NY

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a General Surgeon with a focus on bariatric surgery to join a well-established program with a dedicated team of providers and caregivers.

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. 

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

Job Description & Responsibilities

• 50% Bariatric Surgery, 50% General Surgery focused on minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy 1:4 Bariatric call coverage General Surgery call coverage shared between 12 general surgeons – call coverage approximately 2 weeknights and 1 weekend day per month limited to Primary Hospital
• 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center
• Instant Referral Base provided by over 400 Network Clinicians
• Full Support Staff including PA’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
• Dedicated General Surgery Residency Program
• Columbia-Bassett Medical School – academic appointment available
• Ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, and clinic opportunities at several regional community hospitals
• State of the Art OR’s with one devoted to the Xi DaVinci Surgical System Two Xi DaVinchi Robots and teaching console
• EMR - EPIC
• Salary Range: $400-500K.  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 Productivity Bonuses available Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000 Group Employed Model

Job Qualifications

• MD, DO or MBBS Board Eligible or Board-Certified NYS Licensure
• BLS Certification Required
• DEA Required

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance Paid time off, including vacations and holidays Life insurance and disability protection Paid malpractice Retirement plan CME time and money Moving allowance

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Colleen Donnelly, Medical Staff Recruitment

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.