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Thoracic Surgery Physician

Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Overview 

Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York is seeking full-time BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon.

  • Salary:  $550,000-650,000
  • Sign on Bonus: $100,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities:

  • Perform thoracic surgeries, including minimally invasive and complex procedures
  • Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the chest and thoracic cavity
  • Collaborate with surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, pulmonologists, and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans
  • Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients
  • Participate in clinical research and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
  • Educate patients and families about treatment options and recovery processes
  • Participate in medical student and General Surgery residency education
  • Da Vinci Xi
  • Call for thoracic patients is shared with General Surgeons on nights and weekends
  • Multi-disciplinary tumor board and ACS CoC accredited
  • 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
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of a residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery
  • Valid medical license in New York State.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Familiarity with advanced imaging and diagnostic tools.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development

Compensation

  • Base Salary Range: $550,000-650,000
    • 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 - EPIC
  • Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups

Salary : $550,000 - $650,000

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