Ophthalmology Physician (Comprehensive/Cataract)

Bassett Healthcare Network, is seeking a comprehensive Ophthalmologist.

• 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 a general ophthalmologist who can provide comprehensive eye care
• Current group has pediatric, retina and glaucoma specialists
• Support staff consists of ophthalmic technicians, LPN’s,and RN’s 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 to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established.
• 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

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

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