Pediatrician Physician (Oneonta, NY)

PediatricsIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$254k-$307k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s

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Posted 17m ago · Verified live

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practiceOutpatient careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsCollaboration

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatricsranked against 735 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$254k–$307kPediatrics median $210k (middle half $200k–$215k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$260k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York47 active737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 67% no call · 61% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-on · loan repaymentNew 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,211 in the last 30 days723 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+6.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (735 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 735 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
Bassett Healthcare Network logo

About Bassett Healthcare Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Cooperstown, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus up to $50,000
Incentive plan with no earnings cap
CME time and allowance
Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
Malpractice coverage
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
Supportive transition bonus of $10,000

Living in Oneonta

Typical market rent
$2,107/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.