Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

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 Neurosurgery. 

• Salary Range: $142,809 - $186,000
• Sign-on Bonus: up to $75,000
• Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Join an established group of 2 Surgeons and 2 Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region
• 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
• 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.

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• BLS Certification Required
• DEA Required

Compensation

• Salary Range: $142,809 - $186,000
• 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 $75,000

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.