Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking an Optometrist to join our staff.
Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health care system that provides care and service 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. 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 an established group of 6 Ophthalmologists and 3 Optometrists. A brand-new eye clinic is being constructed and is expected to open in 2025.
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
Salary Range: $134,346 – $187,672. 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
Group Employed Model
Instant patient referral base
New graduates welcome
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