Rheumatology Physician
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $300K–324,000
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Job Description
- Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join our staff.
- Salary Range: $300,000-324,000
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
- Location: Cooperstown, NY
Job Description & Responsibilities
Clinic which is fully supported with skilled nursing, including dedicated infusion nurses and nurse coordinator for triage
Office staff who provide substantial patient support assistance, including 100% support for prior authorizations
- Join an established group of 2 Rheumatologists
- Wide variety of diseases represented among patient population
- Teaching opportunities working directly with house staff and medical students
- Support for clinical research, including nursing, statisticians, and people expert in study design
Limited Call and Minimal Travel
- 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
- MD, DO or MBBS
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Completion of an accredited USA Rheumatology Fellowship
- New York State Licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS Certification Required
- DEA Required
Compensation
Salary Range: $300,000-324,000
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 $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 for retirement: 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
- Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
Key Responsibilities
The Rheumatologist will provide clinical care, including triage and infusion support, while working within an established team. The role also involves teaching medical students and house staff, as well as participating in clinical research.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MBBS degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology. Completion of an accredited USA Rheumatology Fellowship and New York State licensure are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Physician at Bassett Healthcare Network a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,720 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k 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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- On-site
- Includes call
Living in Cooperstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $393k≈ 1.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,200/mo≈ 9% 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.
About Bassett Healthcare Network
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