# Ophthalmology Physician

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

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## Description

**Overview**

**Bassett Healthcare Network**, in Central New York, is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our staff.

-   **Salary Range: $433,000 - $525,000**
-   **Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000**
-   **Location: Cooperstown, NY**
-   **Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $40,000**

**Job Description & Responsibilities:**

-   Join an established group of 5 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists
-   Current need is for high volume cataract surgeon-general ophthalmologist
-   Currently there are specialists in medical retina, pediatrics and glaucoma. Sub-specialty interest in glaucoma, oculoplastic, cornea and cataract surgery would be welcome
-   The support staff is well trained and experienced in both the clinic and operating room 
-   On call is every 5th weekend and rarely busy
-   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
-   ·Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply

## Requirements

-   MD, DO or MBBS
-   BE/BE in Ophthalmology
-   Completion of an accredited USA Ophthalmology
-   New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
-   BLS Certification Required

## Benefits

**Compensation**

-   Salary Range: $433,000 - $525,000 plus performance-based compensation.

-   _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_

-   Residency stipend up to $40,000 for up to 18 months prior to graduation
-   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