Orthopedics Surgeon (Trauma Surgeon) Per Diem
Listed compensation
$858k-$1118k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 down 13.8% 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 ~$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).
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Living in Cooperstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $393k
- Typical market rent
- $2,200/mo
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.