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Bassett Healthcare Network
Cooperstown, New York

Orthopedics Surgeon (Trauma Surgeon) Per Diem

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$858k-$1.12M

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Job Description

Bassett Healthcare Network, in central New York, is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to offer Per Diem support.

  • Per Diem Range: $3,300 - $4,300
  • Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Description & Responsibilities

Fellowship training encouraged but not a requirement. This surgeon would have access to an OR for urgent and “cold trauma’ cases in a room reserved for emergent surgery. There would also be time allotted for elective trauma reconstructive practice. There are separate call schedules for Spine and Hand. The practice covers one centrally located ER.

Join an established group of Orthopedic Surgeons with a full support staff including APC’s with Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction

  • MD, DO or MBBS
  • BC/BE - Completion of an accredited USA residency in orthopedic surgery, successful completion of which results in board eligibility
  • New York Medical License (or eligibility to obtain)
  • BLS Certification Required

Compensation

Per Diem Range: $3,300 - $4,300

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

  • Additional Benefits
  • Malpractice coverage

EMR - EPIC

Key Responsibilities

The surgeon will provide per diem support for urgent and cold trauma cases in a dedicated operating room. They will also participate in elective trauma reconstructive practice and collaborate with an established orthopedic team.

Requirements

Candidates must be BC/BE in orthopedic surgery with completion of an accredited USA residency. A New York medical license and BLS certification are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Trauma surgeryReconstructive surgerySurgical proceduresPatient careClinical assessment

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 ~$988k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $916k 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
Listed pay$858k–$1118kOrthopedic Surgery median $561k (middle half $275k–$650k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$916k 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 repaymentnot statedNew 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bassett Healthcare Network

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

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage
EMR - EPIC
Access to OR for urgent and cold trauma cases
Time allotted for elective trauma reconstructive practice
Full support staff including APCs
Surgical Residents and Medical Student Interaction

Living in Cooperstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k
Median resident rent
$1,223/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.