Optometry Physician

Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network, is seeking an Optometrist to join our staff.

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $184,483
• Sign-on Bonus: up to $100,000
• Location: Cooperstown, NY
• Training Stipend: up to $40,000

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Join an established group of 5 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists. 
• High quality clinical environment with state-of-the-art equipment
• Comprehensive Optometric Practice: Routine eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular disease including glaucoma, cataract, cornea disease, diabetic retinal exams and monitoring age-related macular degeneration. Provide urgent care during clinic hours.
• Day Call – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM some weekdays
• Referral patterns to tertiary care ophthalmologists are well established
• 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

Requirements

• OD
• Completion of an accredited USA Optometry Program
• New York medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• BLS Certification Required

Benefits

Compensation

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $184,483 plus performance-based compensation.
• 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
• Training stipend up to $40,000 for up to 18 months prior to graduation
• 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
• Instant patient referral base
• New graduates welcome
• Visa Sponsorship Available - J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply

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