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Orthopedics Surgeon (Total Joint)

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 BC/BE Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon to join our staff.

  • Salary Range: $650,000 - $750,000
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $200,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

  • The division is looking for a surgeon with fellowship training in total joint arthroplasty to support the focused service line for hip and knee replacement surgery. Bassett is committed to building a superior center for total joint replacement in the upstate New York region. The position does require participation in general call coverage
  • 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 Required 1:9 days - Dedicated Hospitalist for weekday coverage, shared call with whole Physician group – APC 1st call system in place
  • Joint Replacement Center located at AO Fox Hospital, a 40-bed acute care hospital
  • Referral Base of over 150 Primary Care Clinicians
  • Full Support Staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • MD, DO or MBBS
  • BC/BE in Orthopedics
  • Completion of an accredited USA orthopedic fellowship in total joint arthroplasty
  • New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS Certification Required
  • Fellowship Trained
  • DEA Required

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $650,000 - $750,000
    • 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 $200,000
    • 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 - EPIC
  • Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups

Salary : $650,000 - $750,000

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