Anesthesiology Physician
Listed compensation
$600k
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Job Description
- Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York is seeking full-time BC/BE Anesthesiologists.
- Salary Range: $600,000
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $200,000
- Location: Cooperstown, NY and Network
- Residency/Fellowship Stipend: Up to $60,000
Job Description & Responsibilities
Academic Excellence: Join Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive academic health system and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Collaborative Practice: Work with a team of 13 physicians and 25 CRNAs in a supportive medical direction model with opportunities for solo cases.
Diverse & High-Quality Care: Provide full-spectrum anesthesia services to a diverse patient population with a strong focus on safety and quality (staffing ratios 1:2 /1:3).
Life-Work Balance: Manage a reasonable call schedule (3–4 per month) with post-call day off and nocturnist support to limit overnight shifts.
Teaching & Growth: Opportunities to teach SRNAs, medical students, and residents, with access to mentoring and leadership development.
Flexible Locations: Practice across Cooperstown, Oneonta, Cobleskill, and Little Falls, with flexibility for anesthesiologists living in Albany, Binghamton, Utica, or Syracuse.
Visa Sponsorship: J-1 and H-1B available.
BC/BE in Anesthesiology
- Completion of an accredited USA Anesthesiology residency, successful completion of which results in board eligibility
- New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
BLS Certification Required
Strong teamwork, patient-centered approach, and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary academic setting.
Compensation
Base Salary: $600,000
This compensation represents Bassett Healthcare’s good faith belief of the compensation rate 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 $200,000
- Residency Stipend: Up to $60,000 available up to 18 months prior to graduation
- Additional Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 10 weeks per year, with up to 2 weeks convertible to CME and a $4,000 CME allowance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; malpractice coverage
- Bassett provides two retirement plans for tax-advantaged contributions for retirement: 403(b) and 457(b) through Fidelity Net Benefits
- Supportive transition bonus and full onboarding program
- Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, and physician special interest groups
- Technology: EPIC EMR system for streamlined patient care
Key Responsibilities
Provide full-spectrum anesthesia services within a collaborative medical direction model alongside physicians and CRNAs. Participate in the academic mission by teaching residents, medical students, and SRNAs while maintaining high standards of patient safety.
Requirements
Candidates must be BC/BE in Anesthesiology and have completed an accredited USA residency program. A valid New York medical license and BLS certification are required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 75% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$600k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $556k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in anesthesiology | ranked against 784 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $600k | Anesthesiology median $475k (middle half $425k–$600k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$556k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in New York | 53 active | 783 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 75% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $200k sign-on | New York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiology Physician at Bassett Healthcare Network a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 784 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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