Dr. Christa Wightman
Orthopedic Physician Assistant · Bassett Healthcare Network
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Dr. Christa Wightman is a Orthopedic Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Bassett Healthcare Network, based in Oneonta, NY. As a physician assistant, Dr. Wightman contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Oneonta, NY. They have been with Bassett Healthcare Network for 7 years. Dr. Wightman holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science - BS and Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, from Tufts University and Rutgers School of Health Professions. Core competencies include Emr, Healthcare Management, Hospitals. Bassett Healthcare Network operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Oneonta, NY healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Christa Wightman is one of them.
- 1,795 Physician Assistants are based in NY (out of 90,317 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 272 contacts at Bassett Healthcare Network are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in NY: $124,000 – $186,000 (median $147,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in NY: Northwell Health (57), Nyu Langone Health (45), Mount Sinai Health System (43).
- 0% of Physician Assistants in NY hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 79% of Physician Assistants in NY have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed October 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Christa Wightman is based in Oneonta, NY. They are currently affiliated with Bassett Healthcare Network.
Dr. Christa Wightman specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Orthopedic Physician Assistant.
Dr. Christa Wightman currently works at Bassett Healthcare Network. They have been there for 7 years.
Dr. Christa Wightman attended Tufts University and Rutgers School of Health Professions.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in NY typically earn $124,000 to $186,000 annually, with a median of $147,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.