At Good Shepherd Health, your compensation package offers exceptional earning potential that recognizes your value as a pediatrician while supporting your financial goals. Unlike systems with complex, unclear compensation models, Good Shepherd provides a straightforward approach combining guaranteed income with substantial productivity incentives. Your annual earning potential significantly outpaces typical pediatric compensation while benefiting from Hermiston's lower cost of living.
Year One Earnings Projection: $340,000–$385,000
Your first year includes a substantial base salary (up to $341,000), plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive relocation coverage. With a modest ramp-up in productivity, you can expect to exceed the manageable RVU threshold of 530/month by Q3, adding approximately $25,000 in productivity compensation at the generous $56/RVU rate. Add the $25,000 student loan repayment, and your total first-year compensation package approaches $385,000—exceptional for pediatrics in any market.
Year Two Earnings Projection: $340,000–$400,000
With your practice fully established in year two, you'll maintain your strong base salary while consistently exceeding the RVU threshold throughout the year. A fully-ramped schedule typically generates 80–100 RVUs above threshold monthly, translating to approximately $50,000–$60,000 in additional productivity compensation annually. This brings your total earning potential to $340,000–$400,000 without requiring excessive patient volumes.
Year Three Earnings Projection: $350,000–$425,000
By your third year, your established patient base and efficient practice patterns typically generate 120–150 RVUs above threshold monthly. This productivity level creates $65,000–$85,000 in compensation beyond your base salary, bringing your total earning potential to $350,000–$425,000—figures rarely achieved in pediatrics outside of subspecialty practice or urban markets with substantially higher costs of living.
Your total compensation extends well beyond salary with a benefits package designed to support both your professional practice and personal wellbeing. Good Shepherd has created a benefits structure that addresses the key concerns physicians face, from malpractice coverage to retirement planning. Your professional expenses are generously covered, including a $3,000 annual CME allowance with 40 hours of dedicated time for continuing education. Most significantly, you'll receive occurrence-based malpractice coverage—the gold standard that eliminates concerns about tail coverage even if the policy type changes in the future.
Good Shepherd’s approach to retirement planning demonstrates their commitment to your long-term financial security. Unlike many employers offering minimal retirement benefits, Good Shepherd provides multiple retirement vehicles with substantial employer contributions. The 403(b) retirement plan includes both direct employer contributions of 4% and matching of 50% of your contributions up to an additional 4%, potentially adding 6% of your salary to your retirement annually without requiring excessive personal contributions. You'll also have access to a 457 deferred compensation plan and optional 401(k), creating flexibility to optimize your retirement strategy.
Your transition to Good Shepherd begins with comprehensive support that eliminates the financial strain often associated with relocation. You'll receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus to address immediate needs, along with full coverage of all relocation expenses without arbitrary caps or limitations. This investment in your successful transition reflects Good Shepherd’s commitment to your long-term success—recognizing that a smooth relocation process sets the foundation for a positive experience.
Good Shepherd's benefits structure reflects a genuine commitment to physician work-life balance that goes beyond compensation. Your six weeks (256 hours) of paid time off annually far exceeds industry standards, providing ample opportunity for rest, family time, and personal pursuits. Combined with the manageable call schedule and limited inpatient responsibilities, this generous time off allowance creates a sustainable practice model that prevents burnout while supporting your personal wellbeing—a refreshing contrast to systems where physician time off is minimized in favor of productivity demands.
The compensation and benefits package at Good Shepherd offers what many physicians seek throughout their careers: financial security without sacrificing quality of life. Unlike urban practices where higher salaries are often offset by crushing workloads, higher costs of living, and minimal time off, Good Shepherd has created a balanced approach that rewards your expertise while preserving your wellbeing. This thoughtful package—combining competitive compensation, substantial benefits, and genuine work-life balance—creates the foundation for both professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment throughout your career at Good Shepherd Health.