This position offers a $600,000 base salary with RVU-based upside once production exceeds 6,600 wRVUs per year (550 wRVUs per month). Each wRVU above that threshold is paid at $75. A surgeon producing at the regional median for general orthopedics would earn roughly $821,700 in total compensation, and a surgeon at the 75th percentile could approach or exceed $1 million. The model rewards surgical volume directly, and with dedicated daily OR block time, Mako robotic support, and available hand and foot and ankle volume, there is a clear path to ramp production quickly. The structure is competitive for the Western region, pairing a strong guaranteed base with meaningful production incentives.
*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 | 2 clinic, 2 OR (4 ten-hour days) |
| Patients per clinic day | 30 to 50 |
| Base salary | $600,000 |
| Incentive threshold | 6,600 wRVUs/year (550/month) |
| Conversion factor | $75 per wRVU |
| Quality bonus | Up to 5% (patient satisfaction and timely chart completion) |
| Signing bonus | $50,000 |
Incentive Threshold = 6,600 wRVUs per year (provided)
Incentive Compensation = (Total wRVUs − 6,600) × $75
| Production Scenario | Total wRVUs | wRVUs Above Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Regional 25th percentile | 8,835* | 2,235* |
| Regional median | 9,556* | 2,956* |
| Regional 75th percentile | 12,063* | 5,463* |
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive Compensation
| Production Scenario | Base Salary | Incentive Compensation | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional 25th percentile | $600,000 | $167,625* | $767,625* |
| Regional median | $600,000 | $221,700* | $821,700* |
| Regional 75th percentile | $600,000 | $409,725* | $1,009,725* |
| Metric | Calculated Value | MGMA Percentile | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $600,000 | Between 25th and 50th* | Strong guaranteed base before production |
| Incentive threshold | 6,600 wRVUs | Near 10th to 15th* | Low threshold; production above it earns quickly |
| Conversion factor | $75 per wRVU | Just above median ($73.38)* | Competitive per-unit rate |
| Total comp at median production | $821,700* | Near 75th* | Highly Competitive Compensation |
| Year | Production Level | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Ramp | $767,625* |
| Year 2 | Full production (regional median) | $821,700* |
| Year 3 | Year 2 × 1.03 | $846,351* |
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Coverage structure | Occurrence |
| Tail | Purchased by employer if policy ever converts to claims-made |
MGMA specialty used: Orthopedic Surgery: General, Western region. The Western geographic section was selected because the position is in Oregon, and the general benchmark was used because this is a general orthopedics role with no explicit subspecialty requirement.
The following benefits and incentives are offered in addition to the production-based earnings modeled above.