Division Chief - Nephrology | Salary Range: $400,000 - $460,000 | Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000

Company: Bassett Healthcare Network
Location: Cooperstown
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Apply Today! Job Title Division Chief - Nephrology – Cooperstown, NY Overview Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University is seeking a full-time board-certified Nephrologist. Visa Sponsorship Available. Description Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and services to people living in an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, as well as skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, and health partners in related fields. More than 500 full-time salaried physicians and advanced practice clinicians who focus on patient centered care. This is vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lake front village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. An unparalleled and well-appointed community sport center. Job Description & Responsibilities - Join and lead an established group of 4 Nephrologists and 2 Nurse Practitioners - 100% Nephrology Practice - 60% outpatient clinic and hospital responsibilities at Bassett Medical Center - 40% regional travel to clinic and dialysis centers - Potential for Medical Directorship of dialysis units owned and operated by Bassett Healthcare Network - Call is typically 9-10 weeks per year – Monday 8 AM – Monday 8 AM - 30-50 follow up dialysis patients - 10-30 follow up transplant patients - Potential for faculty appointment from Columbia - Daily interaction with medical students as well as Internal Medicine and Transitional residents. - EMR-EPIC/INFIAN - Salary Range: $400,000 - $460,000. 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 - 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. - Medical Director stipends range from $55,000 to $85,000 - Sign-on Bonus up to $100,000 - Group Employed Model - Visa sponsorship available – J-1 and H-1B candidates welcome to apply - Nephrology experience is required - Leadership experience preferred Job Qualifications - MD, DO or MBBS - Board Certified in Nephrology and Hypertension - New York State Licensure - BLS/ACLS/PALS Certification Required - DEA Required Benefits - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Paid time off, including vacations and holidays - Life insurance and disability protection - Paid malpractice - Retirement plan - CME time and money - Moving allowance For confidential consideration, please contact: Amanda Sittler, Medical Staff Recruitment phone: 607-547-6982; email amanda.sittler@bassett.org or visit our website at www.experiencebassett.org Bassett Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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