Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
Ivinson Memorial Hospital offers a competitive base salary well above the MGMA median for general surgery, with additional financial incentives available at signing. The package delivers strong earnings certainty and meaningful upside through recruitment and stipend support.
Compensation Summary
| Component |
Amount |
Notes |
| Base Salary |
$515,000 |
Confirmed |
| Recruitment Bonus |
$35,000 |
Includes relocation (taxable) |
| Resident Stipend |
$18,000 |
Active residents only, paid prior to start |
| CME Allowance |
$5,000/year |
Confirmed |
Market Benchmark
MGMA Source: Surgery: General, Overall, 2025
| Metric |
This Position |
MGMA Median |
MGMA 75th Percentile |
| Total Base Compensation |
$515,000 |
$502,947 |
$622,981 |
The $515,000 base salary positions this role above the national median for general surgery and within the top half of the market.
Malpractice Coverage
| Detail |
Value |
| Coverage Type |
Occurrence |
| Tail Coverage |
Not required |
| Nose Coverage |
Not required |
Benefits
Ivinson Memorial Hospital provides a broad benefits package for employed physicians.
- Medical insurance: two plan options (Value and Standard), with dental and vision included
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Education reimbursement: up to $5,000 annually
Additional Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Ivinson is a qualifying employer under the federal PSLF program
- Mental health support: 6 free confidential counseling sessions per year through Pathways
- Financial counseling: free services through WellCents
- Legal assistance and will preparation services
- Yearly anniversary pay increases
- Free certification classes
- Health and wellness discounts: 20% off Laramie Recreation Center memberships, discounted Altitude Fitness memberships
- Childcare discount: 25% off at Basic Beginnings
- Mobile plan discounts: 20% off Verizon, 24% off AT&T