Thoracic Surgery Physician

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, in Central New York is seeking full-time BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon.

• Salary: $550,000-650,000
• Sign on Bonus: $100,000
• Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Perform thoracic surgeries, including minimally invasive and complex procedures
• Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the chest and thoracic cavity
• Collaborate with surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, pulmonologists, and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients
• Participate in clinical research and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and recovery processes
• Participate in medical student and General Surgery residency education
• Da Vinci Xi
• Call for thoracic patients is shared with General Surgeons on nights and weekends
• Multi-disciplinary tumor board and ACS CoC accredited
• 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

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery
• Valid medical license in New York State.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with advanced imaging and diagnostic tools.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development

Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $550,000-650,000
• 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
• 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