The position offers a $600,000 base salary guaranteed for two years, with production paid quarterly on top of the base. You always receive the base as a floor, and you earn additional compensation on every wRVU above the incentive threshold of 9,207 at a rate of $65.31 per wRVU with no earning cap. That threshold sits just above the MGMA median wRVU production for non-invasive cardiology, so the guarantee protects your income while you build volume. Given no competing cardiac program across a 42,000 square mile region and current wait times measured in months, reaching and passing the threshold is realistic within the first two years. At a full-production estimate near 10,510 wRVUs, total compensation lands around $685,000, above the MGMA median of $633,804 for the specialty. The base guarantee of $600,000 already exceeds the value of median production, so the structure favors the physician during the ramp and rewards higher volume afterward.
This model includes assumed and/or estimated inputs where data was not provided. Assumptions are clearly marked. Final compensation details are to be confirmed by the employer.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinical Days per Week | 4* |
| Clinical Hours per Week | 32* |
| Patients per Day | 16* |
| Weeks Worked | 46* |
| Base Salary (Two-Year Guarantee) | $600,000 |
| Incentive Threshold | 9,207 wRVUs |
| Conversion Factor (above threshold) | $65.31 per wRVU |
| wRVU per Visit | 3.57* (clinic visits plus non-invasive testing reads) |
| Production Payment Frequency | Quarterly |
| Sign-On / Relocation | Included; amount negotiable |
| CME Allowance | $5,000 |
| License and Dues Allowance | $1,000 |
Annual Visits = Clinical Days × Patients per Day × Weeks Worked Total wRVUs = Annual Visits × wRVU per Visit
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Visits | 2,944* |
| Total wRVUs (full production) | 10,510* |
Incentive Compensation = (Total wRVUs − Incentive Threshold) × Conversion Factor Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive Compensation
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | $600,000 |
| wRVUs above Threshold | 1,303* |
| Incentive Compensation | $85,099* |
| Total Compensation (full production) | $685,099* |
| Metric | Calculated Value | MGMA Percentile | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Compensation | $685,099* | 59th* | Above the MGMA median for non-invasive cardiology |
| Productivity (wRVUs) | 10,510* | 61st* | Above median production |
| Pay per wRVU | $65.19* | Efficient production-to-pay ratio |
Productivity and compensation percentiles fall within roughly ten points of each other, which indicates a Market-Aligned Compensation structure. The incentive threshold of 9,207 wRVUs sits near the 53rd percentile of MGMA non-invasive wRVU production, just above the median, so incentive earnings begin at a production level that regional demand supports.
| Year | wRVU Assumption | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Ramp) | 7,500* | $600,000 (base only) |
| Year 2 (Full Production) | 10,510* | $685,099* |
| Year 3 (Year 2 × 1.03) | 10,825* | $705,652* |
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Coverage Type | Claims-made with tail coverage |
| Limits | $1,000,000 / $3,000,000* |
Benefis pairs the guaranteed base and quarterly production with a benefits package built for long-term practice. Eight weeks of paid time off each year covers both PTO and CME, which lets you attend conferences and keep board certification current without spending vacation time. Retirement benefits include an employer match of 5 to 7% of salary into a 403(b), plus a 457(b) deferred compensation plan for additional tax-advantaged savings.
Benefis supports international physicians through the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program, which includes cardiology in this underserved region. The program requires three years of full-time service, and Benefis has a 100% approval record for its cases. H-1B holders and physicians seeking permanent residency receive immigration counsel, with attorneys handling green card applications, and the health system covers immigration costs.