The Opportunity:
Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, NY is seeking a Chief of the Department of OBGYN and Women’s Health. The Chief reports to the health system’s Chief Clinical Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity for a caring and committed, clinically excellent OB/Gyn physician leader who embraces patient-centered, team-based care. Bassett Health offers a contemporary environment and the Department includes a highly experienced team of laborists, midwives, nurses and support staff that are cohesive, and high-performing. With a long history of strong fiscal stewardship and positive operating margins, Bassett Health has a strong balance sheet.
The Organization:
Bassett Health Network is a comprehensive system of physicians, hospitals, community health centers, and post-acute providers in eight counties, spanning 5,000 square miles in central New York state. This innovative, unique health care system, nationally recognized as a model of integrated healthcare, is committed to helping the communities it serves achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. With more than 5,600 employees and patient revenue of approximately $440 million, Basset Health is the region’s largest employer and leading healthcare organization, enjoying a dominant market share across its service area of approximately 430,000 people. The Bassett Medical Group comprises more than 400 full-time, employed physicians and other advanced practice clinicians who provide primary and specialty care at Bassett.
The Department:
The OB/GYN Department presently includes 10 physicians, of which five practice as generalists, three as obstetric hospitalists, and two gynecology only. Other Department providers include four certified nurse midwives, three physician assistants, and three nurse practitioners. These physicians and APC’s are supported by 20 clinical and administrative team members including RN’s, LPN’s, medical assistants, a coordinator, a data specialist, and administrative support staff. Together, these well trained, highly skilled team members collaboratively provide comprehensive women’s health services of the highest quality. With a passionate focus on quality, safety, and service excellence, the Bassett Women’s Health Department has earned a stellar reputation.
In FY 2017, Bassett Women’s Health providers delivered 1,034 babies and performed 561 gynecological surgeries. Outpatient clinic volume in 2017 was 15,434 for gynecological visits, and 13,518 for obstetrical visits. The Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center provides the highest standard of care for women and their new babies. The atmosphere is specifically designed for comfort and quiet, and a patient-centered, family-friendly experience. The warm and welcoming, state-of-the-art Center includes four LDR rooms, an in-unit operating room, and eight postpartum rooms, as well as a special care nursery for newborns requiring special attention. The unit is fully secured with monitoring of all visitors through our nurse's station and an infant security system to ensure a safe environment.
The Position:
The Chief, Department of OB/Gyn and Women’s Health will provide visionary clinical, strategic, and operational leadership for women’s health services across Bassett Health. The Chief will represent the Department externally to regulatory agencies, other healthcare organizations and providers, and the public. He or she will serve as a key member of the Bassett Health senior leadership team and will participate as a member of the Board of the Bassett Medical Group.
Reporting directly to the system Chief Clinical Officer, the Chief will have direct leadership responsibility and accountability for the Department of OB/Gyn. The Chief will work with the other Department Chiefs and other clinical leaders as appropriate to support and advance Women’s Health Goals. The Chief will work closely with his/her administrative dyad partner, the Administrative Director for the Departments of Women’s Health and Surgery, on program planning, operational, and administrative matters. The Chief will develop and maintain a part-time clinical practice in his/her specialty/subspecialty.
The Location:
Cooperstown, a charming village located in upstate New York, offers an exceptional quality of life. New York City, Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton, and Utica are quickly and easily accessible by the state’s well-integrated highway system. The town and the eight counties served by the System are part of the land between the rolling hills of the Catskill Mountains and the Mohawk Valley containing farms, green meadows, lakes, and rivers. Cooperstown itself is nestled at the base of one of the most beautiful lakes in the state, Otsego Lake.
In addition to recreational opportunities, the area offers an international reputation for world-class culture and the arts. The school systems of Cooperstown and neighboring towns are excellent, offering small class sizes and a full range of extracurricular activities. A wide range of housing is available both in town and across the region.
For physicians and medical professionals, Bassett Health offers an uncommon opportunity to practice sophisticated, “big city” medicine in an exceptionally beautiful and welcoming rural area of the country.
Contact Information
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:
Beth Ross
Beth.Ross@phillipsdipisa.com