Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery (Bariatrics)

NPACE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network in central New York seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its Division of General Surgery, Bariatrics focus. The position is hospital‑based with OR first‑assist duties, some outpatient clinic work and call coverage in a busy general surgery group.

Qualified candidates will hold national certification, NYS licensure, and BLS; DEA may be required. The role offers a competitive salary with a generous sign‑on and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Bassett’s

Qualifications

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure in New York State (NYS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• DEA registration/requirements.

Responsibilities

• OR first assistant in large bariatric cases alongside a surgeon.
• Provide some outpatient clinic coverage and on‑call responsibilities.
• Demonstrate extensive surgical and inpatient hospital experience.

Skills

National Certification

NYS Licensure

BLS Certification

DEA Required

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – General Surgery (Bariatrics) – 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 Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner for our Division of General Surgery.

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.

With its abundance of recreational and cultural pleasures, central New York provides a great place to live for both individuals and families. There is a strong feeling of community within this region, which attracts people from all over the country. This vast region offers the best of both worlds. The surrounding areas have an abundance of lakes, streams and mountains that form the Catskill Mountain Range and the Adirondack State Park.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Join an established hospital‑based General Surgery group of 11 Surgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC). Metabolic & Bariatrics subspecialty of currently 3 Surgeons and 1 APC.
• Responsibilities will include mostly OR – first assistant in large cases that require a second clinician, some outpatient clinic and call coverage.
• Extensive surgical and inpatient hospital experience is essential.
• Salary Range: $123,000 - $140,000 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 $50,000.

Job Qualifications

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• NYS Licensure.
• BLS Certification.
• DEA Required.

Benefits

• Hospital employed model with competitive salary and generous sign‑on bonus.
• Clear leadership pathways for our Advanced Practice Clinicians.
• Join Bassett as a Member of the Medical Staff.
• Great focus on practitioner well‑being – Bassett offers virtual scribes and virtual coverage of in‑baskets in a wide variety of services.
• Comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, CME (time and money), retirement plan, paid malpractice insurance and generous paid time off.
• Supportive Transition Bonus.

For confidential consideration, please contact: Colleen Donnelly, Medical Staff Recruitment. Phone: 607‑547‑6982; email: [e-mail].

Or visit our website at www.experiencebassett.org.

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.