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Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

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

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Department of Neurosurgery. 

  • Salary Range: $142,809 - $186,000
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $75,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

  • Join an established group of 2 Surgeons and 2 Advanced Practice Clinicians
  • Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region
  • Responsibilities include clinic where you will see new and established patients, post-op visits, telemedicine, floor management of post-op patients, and first assisting in the OR
  • No Neurosurgery call – General Surgical call is optional
  • The Neurosurgery team- Bassett Medical Center has a strong relationship with the University of Rochester Medical Center and Columbia University for teaching, education, and resident involvement.
  • Previous surgical experience preferred but not essential
  • Hours include but not limited to: Clinic hours typically run from 8:00-4:30, and OR days are variable with two-to-three occurrences per week.
  • National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS Certification Required
  • DEA Required

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $142,809 - $186,000
    • 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 $75,000

Additional Benefits

  • CME time and allowance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, company holidays, and sick time
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Bassett provides a tax-advantaged contribution for retirement: 403(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
  • Supportive transition bonus of $5,000 and full onboarding program
  • EMR - EPIC
  • Clear leadership pathways for our Advanced Practice Clinicians
  • Join Bassett as a Member of the Medical Staff
  • Great focus on practitioner well-being – Bassett offers virtual scribes from day 1 and virtual coverage of in-baskets in a wide variety of services.

Salary : $142,809 - $186,000

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