Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Job Title

The Division of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA to join our team working with two surgeons and one APC.

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network is a progressive, academic health system covering 5,600 square miles in central New York. A major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, whose aim is creating remarkable patient experiences and better living. 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.

This is a vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. As well as a well-appointed and unparalleled community sport center.

Description

Bassett Medical Center is a regional trauma center located in Cooperstown, New York. It is a 180-bed, acute care inpatient teaching hospital that also offers 24-hour emergency and trauma care, critical care, comprehensive cancer and heart care, dialysis, and most medical and surgical specialties.

Job Description & Responsibilities

Join an established group of 2 Surgeons and 1 Advanced Practice Clinician.

• Responsibilities include clinic where you will see new and established patients, post-op visits, telemedicine, floor management of post‑op patients, and first assisting in the OR.
• No Neurosurgery call – General Surgical call is optional
• The Neurosurgery team- Bassett Medical Center has a strong relationship with the University of Rochester Medical Center and Columbia University for teaching, education, and resident involvement.
• Previous surgical experience preferred but not essential
• Salary Range: $142,809-$186,000. 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,starting with competitive base pay which includes recognition for your experience, education, training and licensure. On-call is not a requirement, however if you decide to opt-in, there is potential for additional compensation.
• Sign‑on Bonus up to $75,000
• Hours include, but not limited to: Clinic hours typically run from 8:00‑4:30, and OR days are variable with two-to-three occurrences per week.

Job Qualifications

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• NYS Licensure
• BLS Certification Required
• DEA Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, CME credits (Continuing Medical Education time and money), retirement plan, and paid malpractice insurance
• Supportive Transition Bonus - $5K
• Hospital employed model with competitive salary and generous sign on bonus
• Join Bassett as a Member of the Medical Staff
• Great focus on practitioner well‑being
• Bassett assists employee with educational aspirations and advancements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 (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.