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Nephrology Physician (Division Chief)

Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York is seeking a full-time board-certified Division Chief Nephrologist.

  • Salary Range: $400,000 - $460,000
  • Medical Director Stipends Range: from $55,000 to $85,000
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

  • Join and lead an established group of 4 Nephrologists and 2 Nurse Practitioners
  • 100% Nephrology Practice
  • 60% outpatient clinic and hospital responsibilities at Bassett Medical Center
  • 40% regional travel to clinic and dialysis centers
  • Potential for Medical Directorship of dialysis units owned and operated by Bassett Healthcare Network
  • Call is typically 9-10 weeks per year – Monday 8 AM – Monday 8 AM
  • 30-50 follow up dialysis patients
  • 10-30 follow up transplant patients
  • 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.
  • Potential for faculty appointment from Columbia
  • Daily interaction with medical students as well as Internal Medicine and Transitional residents.
  • Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
  • MD, DO or MBBS
  • Board Certified in Nephrology and Hypertension
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • New York State Licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS Certification Required
  • DEA Required

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $400,000 - $460,000.
    • 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
  • Medical Director stipends range from $55,000 to $85,000
  • 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 for retirement: 403(b) and 457(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
  • Supportive transition bonus of $10,000 and full onboarding program
  • EMR-EPIC/INFIAN
  • Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups

Salary : $400,000 - $460,000

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