Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Company: Bassett Healthcare Network
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: June 16, 2026

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Job Title

Physician Assistant Orthopedics Bassett Medical Center

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a physician assistant to join our Department of Orthopedics

Description

Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and service to people living in an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. 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 vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. This village also has an unparalleled and well-appointed community sports center.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Join an established group of 13 Orthopedic Surgeons and 15 Advanced Practice Clinicians
• Responsibilities will include clinic, hospital floor and OR coverage
• After training period, primary location to be Cooperstown, NY
• New grads welcome- defined ramp up and training
• Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000. 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. This range does not include any required call.
• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000
• Additional $20,000 by joining a twice per month call group

Job Qualifications

• National certification as a Physician Assistant
• NYS licensure
• BLS certification required
• DEA required

Benefits

• Hospital employed model with competitive salary and generous sign on bonus
• 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.
• Comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, CME (time and money), supportive transition bonus, retirement plan, paid malpractice insurance and generous paid time off.

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Debra Ferrari, Medical Staff Recruitment

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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 or expression (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.

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