Pulmonology - General/Sleep Physician
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $328K–$410K
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Job Description
Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE physician to join its existing group of Pulmonologists/Sleep Physicians.
- Salary Range: $328,067 – $410,000
- Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
- Location: Cooperstown, NY
Job Description & Responsibilities
- Join an established team of 5 Pulmonologists, 5 Intensivists, and 3 Sleep physicians, 4 Advance Practice Clinicians, 4 dedicated outpatient Respiratory Therapists and 1 Nurse Specialist
- Clinical time will be split between pulmonary and sleep medicine
- This role entails inpatient pulmonary consultations, outpatient clinic, pulmonary procedures and interpretation of sleep studies
- Resident and Medical Student supervision and teaching
- Weekly multidisciplinary clinic-radiologic conference
- Bronchoscopy with EBUS, Point of care Ultrasound
- AASM certified Sleep Center
- Collaboration with ENT for hypoglossal nerve stimulator therapy
- Collaboration with Interventional radiology and Thoracic surgery for procedures
- 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
- BC/BE
- Completion of an accredited USA Pulmonology residency program
- NYS Licensure (or eligibilty to obtain)
- BLS Certification Required
- DEA Required
Compensation
Salary Range: $328,067 – $410,000.
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
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide inpatient pulmonary consultations, manage an outpatient clinic, and perform pulmonary procedures including bronchoscopy and sleep study interpretation. Additionally, the role involves supervising residents and medical students while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the healthcare network.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MBBS degree and have completed an accredited USA Pulmonology residency program. Applicants are required to be BC/BE and possess or be eligible for New York State licensure, BLS certification, and DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
Pulmonology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$369k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $342k 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≈ 1.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,200/mo≈ 8% 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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