Thoracic Surgery Physician

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive plan

CME time and allowance

Malpractice coverage

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network, in Central New York, seeks a full-time BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join our Cooperstown, NY team. The role includes performing thoracic surgeries, collaborating with oncologists and pulmonologists, and contributing to education and research.

Da Vinci Xi is utilized, and call is shared with General Surgeons. Compensation features a base salary range of $550,000–$650,000, a $100,000 sign-on bonus, and an incentive plan with potential for additional earnings based on

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery.
• New York State medical license.

Responsibilities

• Perform thoracic surgeries, including minimally invasive and complex procedures.
• Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the chest and thoracic cavity.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pulmonologists and other specialists on treatment plans.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families about options and recovery.
• Contribute to residency education and mentoring.
• Call coverage for thoracic patients shared with General Surgeons.

Skills

Thoracic Surgery

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

• 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

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