Orthopedics Surgeon (Trauma Surgeon)
Listed compensation
$588K–$691K
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Job Description
Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our staff.
- Salary Range: $588,390 - $690,684
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
- Location: Cooperstown, NY
Job Description & Responsibilities
Fellowship training encouraged but not a requirement. This surgeon would have access to an OR for urgent and “cold trauma’ cases in a room reserved for emergent surgery. There would also be time allotted for elective trauma reconstructive practice. There are separate call schedules for Spine and Hand. The practice covers one centrally located ER.
- Join an established group of Orthopedic Surgeons and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC’s)
- 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.
- General Orthopedic Call with Orthopedic Hospitalist
- Referral Base of over 150 Primary Care Clinicians
- Dedicated OR Trauma Room
- Full Support Staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
- Visa Sponsorship Available
- MD, DO or MBBS
BC/BE in Orthopedics
- Completion of an accredited USA residency in orthopedic surgery, successful completion of which results in board eligibility
- New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS Certification Required
- DEA Required
Compensation
Salary Range: $588,390 - $690,684
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 $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
The surgeon will perform urgent and elective trauma reconstructive surgeries while participating in the general orthopedic call schedule. They will work within an integrated health system alongside advanced practice clinicians, surgical residents, and medical students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MBBS degree and be board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. A New York medical license, BLS certification, and DEA registration are required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 25.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$640k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $593k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$593k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in New York | 15 active | 368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on | New York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 359 in the last 30 days | 192 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +25.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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