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Orthopedics Surgeon (Trauma Surgeon)

Bassett Healthcare Network

Cooperstown, NY, USFull-timePosted Aug 4, 2026

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Bassett Healthcare Network , in Central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our staff. Salary Range: $700,000 - $900,000 Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000 Location: Cooperstown, NY Job Description & Responsibilities Fellowship training encouraged but not a requirement. This surgeon would have access to an OR for urgent and “cold trauma’ cases in a room reserved for emergent surgery.

There would also be time allotted for elective trauma reconstructive practice. There are separate call schedules for Spine and Hand. The practice covers one centrally located ER. Join an established group of Orthopedic Surgeons and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC’s) 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.

General Orthopedic Call with Orthopedic Hospitalist Referral Base of over 150 Primary Care Clinicians Access to “dedicated orthopedic trauma room” to do cases during daytime hours Full Support Staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction Visa Sponsorship Available Requirements MD, DO or MBBS BC/BE in Orthopedics Completion of an accredited USA residency in orthopedic surgery, successful completion of which results in board eligibility New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain) BLS Certification Required DEA Required Benefits Compensation Salary Range: $700,000 - $900,000 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

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