Orthopedics Surgeon (Trauma Surgeon) Per Diem
Listed compensation
$858k-$1.12M
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $858k–$1118k | Orthopedic Surgery median $561k (middle half $275k–$650k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$916k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in New York | 15 active | 368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 359 in the last 30 days | 192 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 |
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