# Thoracic Surgery Physician

**Company:** [Bassett Healthcare Network](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9bSZLioGSqf2KJzayQJEre.md)
**Location:** Cooperstown, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Physicians

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## Description

**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

## Requirements

-   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

## Benefits

**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