Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
A Comprehensive Package Reflecting Your Value
At St. John's Health, your compensation package has been thoughtfully designed to recognize both your professional expertise and the exceptional value you bring to this mountain community. Beyond the numbers, this package represents the organization's understanding that attracting and retaining top talent in Jackson requires more than competitive pay—it requires a holistic approach to physician well-being and financial security.
As you settle into your new role, you'll appreciate the transparency of the compensation model, which values your time at $164 per hour while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate the natural ebbs and flows of hospital medicine. Unlike production-based models that can create pressure to maximize volume at the expense of quality, this structure allows you to focus on delivering excellent care to each patient while maintaining financial stability.
- Base salary of $322,752 annually (prorated in year one to align with the July–June contract cycle), positioning you well above the national median for hospitalist compensation
- Transparent hourly rate of $164 for 12-hour shifts, providing clear valuation of your time and expertise
- Annual requirement of 164 shifts (including PTO shifts but excluding emergency shifts), offering predictability for both schedule planning and financial expectations
- "True Up" compensation model conducted semi-annually or annually that ensures fair compensation if you work more than the required shifts, creating a system that values additional contribution
- Substantial sign-on bonus of $100,000 paid in $20,000 installments over 5 years (each installment earned over the subsequent 12 months), providing both immediate and long-term financial benefit
- Housing stipend of $10,000 paid upfront and earned over 24 months, helping address the unique housing market in Jackson and easing your transition to the community
- Annual quality bonus potential of up to $15,000 based on meeting quality metrics, aligning financial incentives with the excellent care you naturally strive to provide
- Generous CME allowance of $5,000 per year that supports your ongoing professional development and maintains your clinical edge
- Ten paid 12-hour shifts of PTO annually with unused PTO paid out via the "True Up" calculation, giving you the flexibility to maintain work-life balance
- Additional compensation at $100/hour for non-clinical, approved activities such as orientation, ensuring your time is valued beyond direct patient care
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance that provides security for you and your family
- Retirement benefits that support your long-term financial planning
This financial package is designed not just to compensate you fairly but to support the exceptional lifestyle that Jackson offers. The combination of competitive direct compensation and thoughtful benefits like the housing stipend acknowledges the unique economic considerations of practicing in this desirable location. As you compare this opportunity to others, consider not just the numbers but how this structure supports both professional satisfaction and personal wellbeing in one of America's most spectacular settings.