Chief of Pathology - Cooperstown, NY

Job Title

Physician – Chief of Pathology – Cooperstown, NY

Bassett Healthcare Network , a progressive, academic health system in central New York and major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking an exceptional Chief of Pathology to lead our Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary physician leader to shape strategic direction, quality, and growth of pathology services across a diverse regional network.

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. The network employs more than 500 full-time salaried physicians and advanced practice clinicians who focus on patient-centered care.

This is a unique opportunity to practice at an academic teaching hospital within a small-town setting. Cooperstown, NY is a vibrant and sophisticated upstate community set in a bucolic lakefront village affording four seasons of cultural and outdoor activity. The town also has an unparalleled and well-appointed community sports center.

Position Overview

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for pathology and laboratory services across a multi –hospital network.
2. Oversee anatomic and clinical pathology operations, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
3. Champion innovation in diagnostics and workflow optimization.
4. Mentor and support a team of pathologists, laboratory scientists, and staff.
5. Collaborate closely with system clinical and administrative leadership on policy, planning and network –wide initiatives.
6. Support academic activities, including teaching medical students and residents; opportunities for research are available.
7. Maintain clinical practice in anatomic and clinical pathology.
8. Group Employed Model

Job Qualifications

1. MD, DO or MBBS
2. Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
3. NYS Licensure and NYS Certificate of Qualification (COQ)
4. Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within a multi-site or academic medical system.
5. Strong commitment to quality, team building and patient-centered care.
6. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

1. Annual Salary: $410-$425K . This compensation represents Bassett Healthcare’s good-faith belief in the compensation 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.
2. Medical, dental and vision insurance
3. Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
4. Life insurance and disability protection
5. Paid Malpractice
6. Retirement benefits
7. CME time and money
8. Supportive Transition Bonus

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Colleen Donnelly, Medical Staff Recruitment

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 a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.