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Bassett Healthcare Network

Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $125,000–$150,000/yr

Posted: 6 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

An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, 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.

$129,621 / year median in New York

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Bassett Healthcare Network , a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Department of Orthopedics.

Salary Range:

$125,000•$150,000

Sign-on Bonus:

up to $50,000

Additional:

$20,000 by joining a twice per month call group

Location:

Cooperstown, NY Job Description & Responsibilities Join an established group of Orthopedic Surgeons and 13 Advanced Practice Clinicians Responsibilities will include clinic, hospital floor and OR coverage After training period, primary location to be Cooperstown, NY Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region New grads welcome•defined ramp up and training Requirements Job Qualifications National certification as a Physician Assistant New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain) BLS certification required DEA required

Benefits Compensation 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.

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.