Overview
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-disciplinar
Full job description
Full 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
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
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Base Salary Range: $550,000-650,000
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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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Sign-On Bonus: Up to $100,000
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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
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
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