General Surgeon
US$355,000 – US$382,500 / yr base salary
Posted 4 Aug 2026
Advertised as “General Surgeon (Breast)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered
| Base salary | US$355,000 – US$382,500 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$10,000 |
| Total comp | US$365,000 – US$382,500 |
Study levelProfessional certification
Overview
Bassett Healthcare Network, in Central New York, is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon with a focus on breast surgery to join our staff.
- Salary Range: $385,254-$442,409
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
- Location: Cooperstown, NY
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established group of 15 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Certified Cancer Treatment Center based in Cooperstown with multiple regional centers for diagnostic and treatment options
- 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center
- Instant Referral Base provided by over 500 Network Clinicians
- Full Support Staff including PA’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
- Travel required for regional patient care
- State of the Art OR’s including DaVinci Surgical System
- No General Surgery/Trauma call requirement
- General Surgeons share call coverage for Breast Surgery patients
- 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
- BC/BE in General Surgery – Breast Fellowship Required
- Completion of an accredited USA General Surgery residency, successful completion of which results in board eligibility
- New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS certification required
- DEA Required
- Strong teamwork, patient-centered approach, and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary academic setting
Benefits
Compensation
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Salary Range: $355,000- $382,698 plus performance-based compensation.
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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
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Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
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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
- Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply