Chief of Bassett Cancer Institute Physician

Offer Details Min Starting Salary: $725,000.00 Max Starting Salary: $850,000.00 Signing Bonus: Sign-on bonus up to $200,000 Other Benefits:

Bassett provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives through retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, Bassett provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities. To assist in your relocation to Cooperstown or any of our affiliated centers, Bassett offers you monetary support up to $10,000.

The annual salary for this role is $725,000 to $850,000 with a sign-on bonus of $200,000. This range represents Bassett’s good faith belief for the 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, training and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Job Description

Job Summary

Bassett Healthcare Network (Bassett) a leading integrated academic health system in rural upstate New York, is seeking an experienced and visionary physician leader to serve as Chief of Bassett Cancer Institute.

As Chief, this individual will provide strategic and clinical leadership for Hematologic Oncology and Radiation Oncology services at Bassett Cancer Institute, which includes overseeing cancer care delivery at Bassett Medical Center, Bassett Cancer Institute at FoxCare in Oneonta, Bassett Herkimer Specialty Services, and Cobleskill Regional Hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centered care, operational innovation, and collaborative team leadership—all aligned with Bassett’s mission to improve the health of rural communities through compassionate, high-quality care.

Our comprehensive cancer care center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered oncology services, offering advanced diagnostic, medical, surgical, and radiation oncology treatments—integrated with personalized support services. With a strong focus on multidisciplinary care and access to clinical trials, Bassett Cancer Institute provides both compassionate care and cutting-edge treatment close to home for patients across Central New York.

Bassett’s Regional Cancer Program has been continuously accredited by the:

• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center since 1947
• American Society of Radiation Oncology APEX program since 2020
• American Society of Clinical Oncology QOPI program since 2021. The program is also a member of the ECOG-ACRIN with close to 30 years of participation in NCI and sponsored clinical trials. The program has a collaborative and multidisciplinary model, which includes onsite Radiation Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Pathologists and Radiologists, including an active weekly tumor board. The program has a comprehensive support team that includes Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, Financial Counselors, a Nutritionist and Palliative Care Practitioners.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

The Department Chief will report to the Chief Clinical & Academic Officer and will have opportunities to grow and advance Oncology through the following responsibilities:

• Providing visionary leadership to Bassett Cancer Institute by fostering a culture of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. This responsibility entails creating a departmental structure designed meet the needs of specific locations and scope of service for the entire system.
• Collaborate closely with the Surgical Oncology team to ensure integrated, patient-centered care across a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
• Ensuring consistent standards across Bassett Cancer Institute and affiliated locations through quality improvement initiatives to measure and enhance patient safety, throughput, and outcomes.
• Overseeing staffing levels, workflows, and clinical activity to ensure safe, appropriate, and timely patient care.
• Leading critical interdisciplinary and comprehensive support teams that includes Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, Financial Counselors, a Nutritionist and Palliative Care Practitioners, and other key stakeholders.
• Leading recruitment and retention efforts for all locations with oncology services
• Managing the Department’s budget and other financial resources effectively and in line with organizational standards and goals.
• Providing leadership across the organization through membership on various leadership and operational committees and workgroups.
• This role includes providing outpatient clinical care, along with participation in a s
  
  

Job Requirements

Education and Licensure

• MD/DO or equivalent with current Board certification in hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, or other related specialty with a strong clinical focus in the care of cancer patients.
• New York State medical license or eligibility for New York State medical license
  
  

Experience And Competencies

• A minimum of seven years of postgraduate clinical experience in a medical or surgical specialty. This may include hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, or other related specialty with a strong clinical focus in the care of cancer patients.
• Five or more years of successful leadership experience in a Medical Director, Section/Division Head, Department Chief/Chair, or Associate Chief/Chair role.
• Proven experience in leading quality initiatives, practitioner recruitment, program administration, and/or research administration.
• Effective and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to lead and create a culture of engagement and teamwork
• Track record of cooperative working relationships, demonstrating an ability to address stakeholder concerns.
• A high level of credibility among peers as a clinical leader in cancer care.
• Experience in recruiting, developing, and mentoring physician talent.
• Contemporary market insight regarding the current status, trends, and outlook for the healthcare delivery system.
• Experience working within a multi-hospital integrated delivery system, with concomitant understanding of the complexities of managing across a geographically distributed system of care.
  
  

Contact Information Contact: Ashley Moakler, Physician Recruiter

One Atwell Road

Cooperstown, NY 13326 Email: ashley.moakler@bassett.org Phone: (607) 547-6982