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Bassett Healthcare Network

General Surgery Physician Assistant (Surgical Oncology)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $135,000–$155,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Cooperstown, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$134,421 / year median in New York

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

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 Surgery•Division of Surgical Oncology.

Salary Range:

$135,000•$155,000

Sign-on Bonus:

up to $50,000

Location:

Cooperstown, NY Job Description & Responsibilities Join an established General Surgery group of 10 Surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region This individual will fill an integral role with the operative team as first assistant to Oncologic surgeons including Robotic surgeons Responsibilities may also include clinic and hospital coverage (rounding, admitting and consulting) as needed Previous surgical experience preferred however new grads are encouraged to apply Requirements Job Qualifications National Certification as a Physician Assistant•

NCCPA NYS

Licensure BLS Certification DEA Required Benefits Compensation Salary Range:

$135,000•$155,000 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.