Ophthalmology Physician (Comprehensive/Cataract)
Listed compensation
$433k-$525k
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
- Bassett Healthcare Network, is seeking a comprehensive Ophthalmologist.
- Salary Range: $433,000 - $525,000
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
- Location: Cooperstown, NY
- Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $40,000
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established group of 5 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists
- Current need is for a general ophthalmologist who can provide comprehensive eye care
- Current group has pediatric, retina and glaucoma specialists
- Support staff consists of ophthalmic technicians, LPN’s, and RN’s and are well trained
- On call is every 5th weekend, from Cooperstown, and rarely busy
- Outreach clinics are attended by all ophthalmologists but are limited to only one location each
- Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established.
- Practice within Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated system delivering care across an 8-county region
- Become a part of Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive academic health system and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
- MD, DO or MBBS
- BC/BE
- Completion of an accredited USA Ophthalmology Residency
- New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS Certification Required
Compensation
Salary Range: $433,000 - $525,000 plus performance-based compensation.
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
- Residency stipend up to $40,000 for up to 18 months prior to graduation
- Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000
- Bassett offers Physicians an incentive plan with no earnings cap. Individual performance and productivity can significantly enhance compensation with potential upside realized within the first year of employment
- Additional Benefits
- CME time and allowance
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
- Malpractice coverage
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Bassett provides two retirement plans for tax-advantaged contributions: 403(b) and 457(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
- Supportive Transition Bonus of $10,000 and full onboarding program
EMR - EPIC
Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care as part of an established ophthalmology group within the Bassett Healthcare Network. Participate in outreach clinics and contribute to an integrated academic health system.
Requirements
Must be a board-certified or board-eligible MD, DO, or MBBS with completion of an accredited USA Ophthalmology residency. A New York medical license and BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$479k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $444k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Cooperstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $393k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,200/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 12 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.