Overview Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in Central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Department of General Surgery - Division of Bariatric Surgery. • Salary Range: $123,000 - $140,000 • Sign-on Bonus: up to $50,000 • Location: Cooperstown, NY Job Description & Responsibilities • Join an established hospital based General Surgery group of 11 Surgeons and 4 Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC). Metabolic & Bariatrics subspecialty of currently 3 Surgeons and 1 APC • Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region • Responsibilities will include mostly OR – first assistant in large cases that require a second clinician, some outpatient clinic and call coverage • Extensive surgical and inpatient hospital experience is essential Requirements • National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner • New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain) • BLS Certification • DEA Required Benefits Compensation • Salary Range: $123,000 - $140,000 • 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 $50,000 Additional Benefits • CME time and allowance • Paid time off, including vacation, company holidays, and sick time • Malpractice coverage • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Bassett provides a tax-advantaged contribution for retirement: 403(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits • Supportive transition bonus of $5,000 and full onboarding program • EMR - EPIC • Clear leadership pathways for our Advanced Practice Clinicians • Join Bassett as a Member of the Medical Staff • Great focus on practitioner well-being – Bassett offers virtual scribes from day 1 and virtual coverage of in-baskets in a wide variety of services.