Ophthalmologist — General and Cataract Surgery

Job overview

The Ophthalmologist — General and Cataract Surgery role is onsite in Cooperstown, NY. The salary range is $433,000–$525,000 per year, plus performance-based compensation. The physician joins Bassett Healthcare Network, an integrated academic health system serving an eight-county region. The ophthalmologist provides specialty care as part of an established group of ophthalmologists and optometrists, with a current need for a high-volume cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist. The role contributes to the network’s clinical care and may align with subspecialty interests including glaucoma, oculoplastics, cornea, and cataract surgery.

What you'll do

• Provide ophthalmology care as part of a group of five ophthalmologists and three optometrists
• address the current need for high-volume cataract surgery and general ophthalmology
• participate in an on-call rotation every fifth weekend
• practice within Bassett Healthcare Network.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ophthalmologist

ophthalmology

cooperstown ny

bassett healthcare network

cataract surgery

general ophthalmology

academic health system

on-call every fifth weekend

visa sponsorship

j-1

h-1b

$433k–$525k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based compensation
• sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• residency/fellowship stipend up to $40,000
• CME time and allowance
• paid time off and holidays
• malpractice coverage
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• transition bonus and onboarding
• mentoring and leadership programs.

Why this role

Visa sponsorship is available for J-1 and H-1B candidates; sign-on bonus up to $100,000 and residency/fellowship stipend up to $40,000 are described.

About the employer

Bassett Healthcare Network is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.