Pediatrician Physician (Oneonta, NY)
Listed compensation
$254k-$307k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in Central New York and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Physician.
- Salary Range: $253,721 - $307,302
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $50,000
- Location: Oneonta, NY
Job Description & Responsibilities
Outpatient pediatrics at the Fox Pediatrics clinic in Oneonta, NY. Office hours are 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. Four 10-hour day work week option is available
- 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
- Loan Repayment may be available through Federal and State programs
- Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply
After hours call 1:6 weeknights/weekends for back up coverage of advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in the hospital. The pediatric inpatient service and Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center (BMC) are staffed by APCs 24/7/365 along with a daytime hospitalist. The on-call pediatrician provides support in Cooperstown on evenings and weekends
- Option to participate in our award-winning School-based Health Program
- Support from the Bassett Research Institute for those interested in pursuing research projects
- MD/DO/MBBS
- Board Eligible/Board Certified
- New York State Medical Licensure (or ability to obtain)
- BLS and PALS certification; NRP certification if taking part in back-up hospital birthing center coverage
- DEA Required
Compensation
Salary Range: $253,721 - $307,302
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
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 outpatient pediatric care at the Fox Pediatrics clinic and support inpatient services at Bassett Medical Center. Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to school-based health programs or research initiatives as desired.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MBBS degree and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics. A valid New York State medical license and current BLS, PALS, and potentially NRP certifications 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 Pediatrician Physician (Oneonta, NY) 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 Pediatrics — ranked against 735 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 49 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics | ranked against 735 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $254k–$307k | Pediatrics median $210k (middle half $200k–$215k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$260k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 47 active | 737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 67% no call · 61% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on · loan repayment | New York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #9 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,211 in the last 30 days | 723 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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