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Ophthalmologist Job at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY
Physician | Ophthalmology Job | Cooperstown, NY 13326
Comprehensive/Cataract Ophthalmologist - Up to $100k Sign-on-Bonus with $40K Fellowship Stipend
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Physician-Ophthalmology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No 
Salary Range: $433,000 - $525,000 a yearJob Description
Job Title
Physician – Comprehensive/Cataract Ophthalmologist – Cooperstown, NY
Overview:
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a comprehensive ophthalmologist. Visa Sponsorship Available.
Description:
Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system that provides care and service to people living in an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, and health partners in related fields.
The Cooperstown area is a vibrant, diverse, and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lakefront village affording four seasons of culture and outdoor activity. An unparalleled and well-appointed community sports center is a unique social center for the community and schools.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
- Join an established group of 5 ophthalmologists and 3 optometrists.
- The current need is for a general ophthalmologist who can provide comprehensive eye care.
- The current group has pediatric, retina and glaucoma specialists.
- Support staff consists of ophthalmic technicians, LPNs, and RNs and are well-trained.
- On call is every 5th weekend, from Cooperstown, and rarely busy
- Outreach clinics are attended by all ophthalmologists but are limited to only one location each.
- Referral patterns for tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established.
- Salary Range: $433,000 - $525,000 plus performance-based compensation. This compensation range represents Bassett Healthcare’s good-faith belief in 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.
- 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.
- Residency stipend up to $40,000 for up to 18 months prior to graduation
- Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
- Group Employed Model
- Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Job Qualifications
- MD, DO or MBBS
- Board Eligible or Board Certified
- NYS Licensure
- BLS Certification Required
- DEA Required
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Paid malpractice
- Retirement plan
- CME time and money
- Moving allowance
- NYS does have a grant program run through the DOH that you may qualify for. For more information on the DANYS program please visit this site: Doctors Across New York
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Amanda Sittler, Physician Recruiter
Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
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