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Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, New York

Orthopedics Surgeon (Total Joint)

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$650K–$750K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon to join our staff.

  • Salary Range: $650,000 - $750,000
  • Sign-on Bonus: up to $200,000
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

The division is looking for a surgeon with fellowship training in total joint arthroplasty to support the focused service line for hip and knee replacement surgery. Bassett is committed to building a superior center for total joint replacement in the upstate New York region. The position does require participation in general call coverage

  • 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 Required 1:9 days - Dedicated Hospitalist for weekday coverage, shared call with whole Physician group – APC 1st call system in place

  • Joint Replacement Center located at AO Fox Hospital, a 40-bed acute care hospital
  • Referral Base of over 150 Primary Care Clinicians
  • Full Support Staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • MD, DO or MBBS
  • BC/BE in Orthopedics
  • Completion of an accredited USA orthopedic fellowship in total joint arthroplasty
  • New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS Certification Required
  • Fellowship Trained
  • DEA Required

Compensation

Salary Range: $650,000 - $750,000

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 $200,000
  • 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 total joint arthroplasty procedures, specifically focusing on hip and knee replacements within the Bassett Healthcare Network. Additionally, the role requires participation in general orthopedic call coverage and collaboration with advanced practice clinicians and surgical residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MBBS degree and be board certified or eligible in Orthopedics. A completed accredited USA orthopedic fellowship in total joint arthroplasty and a New York medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgeryHip replacementPatient careSurgical proceduresClinical leadership

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 ~$700k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $649k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$649k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in New York15 active368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$200k sign-onNew 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings359 in the last 30 days192 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Bassett Healthcare Network

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

Benefits & Perks

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
Full onboarding program
EPIC EMR

Living in Cooperstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,223/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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