Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
Comprehensive Compensation Package Reflecting Your Value
At Good Shepherd Medical Center, your compensation package reflects both the organization's commitment to physician well-being and the genuine value you bring to the community. Unlike many metropolitan practices where physicians must sacrifice financial security for lifestyle or vice versa, this opportunity offers a rare combination of excellent compensation, extensive benefits, and true work-life balance. Your financial future is supported through multiple avenues, creating both immediate rewards and long-term security.
Competitive Base Compensation
- Substantial base salary ranging from $430,000 to $500,000 annually, far exceeding the national median for OB/GYN compensation while practicing in an area with significantly lower cost of living
- Clear production incentives with RVU-based bonus opportunities above threshold levels
- Quality bonus program offering an additional 5% based on measurable clinical quality metrics
- Call compensation already built into the base salary, eliminating the common frustration of undervalued call coverage
Comprehensive Benefits
- Exceptional time off with 256 hours (approximately 6 weeks) of paid time off annually
- Continuing education support including 40 hours of CME time and a $3,000 annual allowance
- Student loan assistance with direct payments of $25,000 toward your educational debt
- Premium malpractice coverage through an occurrence-based policy that eliminates future tail coverage concerns
- Robust retirement planning including:
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions of 4% plus 50% matching of employee contributions up to 4% (total potential of 6% employer contribution)
- 457 deferred compensation plan for additional tax-advantaged savings
- Optional 401(k) for additional retirement planning flexibility
Additional Financial Advantages
- Relocation support through a comprehensive third-party service that manages the logistics and expenses of your move
- Competitive sign-on bonus to facilitate your transition to Hermiston
- Potential medical directorship opportunities with additional stipends (recent directorship offered $40,000 annually)
This comprehensive compensation package is designed to recognize your expertise, training, and commitment to women's health while providing the financial foundation for a fulfilling personal life. By joining Good Shepherd Medical Center, you gain not only an excellent income but also the financial stability that supports your personal and professional goals without the financial pressures common in larger metropolitan practices.
The combination of strong base compensation, production incentives, quality bonuses, and comprehensive benefits creates a total package that acknowledges your value as a physician while enabling the balanced lifestyle that makes practicing medicine rewarding and sustainable for years to come.