Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

This position pays a 2-year guaranteed base of $280,000* with quarterly wRVU production incentives paid at $62.09 per wRVU above the threshold. At a full schedule of 4.5 clinic days at 22 patients per day, expected production reaches approximately 9,100* wRVUs annually, which places the physician above the MGMA 75th percentile for Family Medicine ambulatory practice. Year 2 total compensation is modeled at roughly $565,000*. Year 1 income is reduced during the 4 to 6 month ramp, modeled at 75%* of full production for an estimated $424,000*. After the guarantee ends, compensation transitions to pure production at the same $62.09 conversion factor, with a 3%* annual escalator built into Year 3 projections. The high-acuity payer mix and favorable conversion factor support strong upside for productive physicians, and the workload of 22 patients per day with no call is well-aligned with the compensation structure.

Compensation Inputs

*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
Specialty modeled Family Medicine
MGMA benchmark Family Medicine: Ambulatory Only (Overall)
Clinical days per week 4.5
Clinical hours per week 36
Patients per day 22
Weeks worked 46*
wRVU per visit 2.00*
Base salary $280,000 (advertised range $280,000 to $300,000 based on experience)
Conversion factor $62.09 (per wRVU above threshold)
Incentive threshold 4,510* wRVUs (Base ÷ Conversion Factor)
Guarantee period 2 years
Contract term 3 years
Sign-on bonus $100,000 (two installments: at start, and 1 year later)
Sign-on forgiveness 3 years*
Quality bonus Up to $30,000 (hypertension, diabetes, annual wellness, patient experience)
Year 3 escalator 3%*

Production Calculations

Annual Visits = Clinical Days × Patients per Day × Weeks Worked

Total wRVUs = Annual Visits × wRVU per Visit

Variable Value
Annual Visits 4,554*
Total wRVUs 9,108*

Compensation Model

Incentive Compensation = (Total wRVUs − Threshold) × Conversion Factor

Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive Compensation

Variable Value
Base Salary $280,000
wRVUs above threshold 4,598*
Incentive Compensation $285,489*
Total Compensation (Year 2) $565,489*

Market Benchmark Comparison

Benchmarks: MGMA 2025 Family Medicine: Ambulatory Only (Overall).

Metric Calculated Value MGMA Percentile Interpretation
Total Compensation $565,489* Above 90th* Highly Competitive Compensation
Productivity (wRVUs) 9,108* ~78th* Above-average production
Pay per wRVU $62.09 ~67th Favorable conversion factor
Incentive Threshold 4,510* wRVUs ~17th* Threshold sits well below median, allowing earlier earnings activation

Three Year Projection

Year wRVUs Total Compensation
Year 1 (75%* ramp) 6,831* $424,094*
Year 2 (full production) 9,108* $565,489*
Year 3 (3%* escalator) 9,108* $582,454*

Malpractice Coverage

Item Detail
Coverage type Claims-made*
Coverage limits $1M / $3M* (standard CommonSpirit policy)
Tail coverage Not currently provided; a 4-year vested tail policy (25%* per year) is in development by the employer

Part 2: Benefits and Additional Compensation

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package alongside the production-based compensation modeled above. The items below are non-modeled and apply based on candidate eligibility or employer policy.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution (specifics confirmed at offer)
  • Paid time off (specifics confirmed at offer)
  • CME allowance and approved CME days (specifics confirmed at offer)
  • Malpractice coverage; tail policy in development per practice leadership

Additional Compensation (Non-Modeled)

  • Student loan repayment up to $40,000, paid directly to the lender, for candidates with qualifying loans. The employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Residency stipend available for candidates still in training and finishing residency through the Dignity Health internal residency program.
  • 1099 contractor option in active discussion with system leadership; not currently available but may become an option for the right candidate.

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