Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

Financial Security with Exceptional Earning Potential

Your compensation package at UC Health Pueblo Neurosurgery reflects both the value placed on neurosurgical expertise and the substantial patient demand in this market. Beginning with a two-year guaranteed salary of $880,000 annually, you'll enjoy immediate financial stability without the production pressures that often accompany new practice starts. This generous guarantee—significantly above national averages for neurosurgeons—allows you to focus on building your practice and delivering quality care rather than worrying about meeting arbitrary targets during your initial years.

Following the guarantee period, you'll transition to a productivity-based model that rewards the high-volume practice Dr. Murad has demonstrated is achievable in this market. With minimal local competition and a wide service area, the opportunity for substantial earnings above the guarantee is realistic and attainable. Dr. Murad's current surgical volume of approximately 10 cases weekly across various complexity levels illustrates the robust surgical opportunity awaiting you.

• Two-year salary guarantee of $880,000 annually—no production requirements
• Productivity-based compensation model following guarantee period
• Opportunity for additional compensation through extra call coverage
• Income potential reflecting the practice's status as the dominant neurosurgical provider in the region

UC Health System Benefits

As a UC Health employee, you'll receive the comprehensive benefits package of a premier health system, providing security for you and your family:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Retirement benefits through the UC Health system
• Generous paid time off that acknowledges the intensity of neurosurgical practice
• CME allowance for maintaining certifications and expanding skills
• Professional membership dues coverage
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your transition to Pueblo

Practice Efficiency Enhancing Your Bottom Line

Beyond the direct financial compensation, this opportunity offers significant quality-of-life value through its efficient structure and support:

• Dedicated surgical scheduler eliminating time spent coordinating cases
• APPs managing routine follow-ups, allowing you to focus on surgical cases and new patients
• Limited emergency disruptions due to the reasonable call schedule and first-call coverage by APPs
• Proximity of clinic to hospital, minimizing travel time and maximizing productivity
• In-house imaging capabilities reducing coordination with external facilities

Financial Context of Pueblo

The exceptional compensation package gains even more value when considered within the context of Pueblo's lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas. Your purchasing power extends significantly further, allowing for a lifestyle that might require substantially higher compensation to maintain in markets like Denver, Phoenix, or the West Coast.

This balanced approach to compensation—combining generous guaranteed salary with future earning potential based on productivity—represents a refreshing alternative to compensation models that either undervalue neurosurgical expertise or create unsustainable production pressures at the expense of quality care and physician well-being.