Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
The base salary of $700,000 sits near the 80th percentile for the MGMA Anesthesiology: Cardiology benchmark, placing this well above the specialty median of $635,550 before any supplemental incentives are considered. No wRVU conversion or productivity bonus structure was provided; the model is built on the confirmed base salary. Combined with the 4-day workweek, Friday-only call, and 9 weeks of total annual time off, the non-monetary value of this schedule is significant relative to most cardiac anesthesia positions on the market. Student loan repayment of $25,000 per year for three years adds $75,000 in confirmed long-term value on top of the base. This is a highly competitive offer for the specialty and schedule structure.
Compensation Table
*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 |
| Base Salary |
$700,000 |
| Workweek |
4 days |
| Clinical Hours per Week |
32* |
| Annual Time Off |
9 weeks (8 vacation + 1 CME) |
| Weeks Worked |
43* |
| Call |
Fridays only, rotating among 3 anesthesiologists |
| Productivity Bonus Structure |
Not provided |
| CME Budget |
$5,000 |
| Sign-On Bonus |
$50,000 |
Compensation Model
| Component |
Amount |
| Base Salary |
$700,000 |
| Productivity Bonus |
Not provided |
| Total Confirmed Annual Compensation |
$700,000 |
Market Benchmark Comparison
| Metric |
Calculated Value |
MGMA Percentile |
Interpretation |
| Total Compensation |
$700,000 |
~80th* |
Between 75th ($668,288) and 90th ($819,331) |
| MGMA Median |
$635,550* |
50th |
Base exceeds median by $64,450 |
Benchmark Assessment: Highly Competitive Compensation — base salary exceeds the MGMA median by approximately $64,000 and approaches the 80th percentile for this subspecialty.
Three Year Projection
| Year |
Total Compensation |
Notes |
| Year 1 |
$700,000 |
Confirmed base; flat salary model, no ramp applied |
| Year 2 |
$700,000 |
Full production |
| Year 3 |
$721,000* |
Year 2 × 1.03 |
Malpractice Coverage
| Detail |
Information |
| Coverage Type |
Occurrence-based |
| Coverage Limits |
Not provided |
Benefits and Additional Compensation
The following items are in addition to the base salary shown above.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision: Comprehensive employee benefits package included
- Malpractice: Occurrence-based coverage
- CME: $5,000 annually plus 1 dedicated CME week
- Vacation: 8 weeks annually
- Call structure: Fridays only on rotation among 3 cardiac anesthesiologists
- Retirement: Not confirmed; pending client clarification
Additional Compensation
- Sign-on bonus: $50,000 (confirmed; noted as negotiable and under review for increase)
- Student loan repayment: $25,000 per year for 3 years
- Visa support (J-1): $20,000 provided for immigration expenses
- Relocation assistance: Not confirmed; pending client clarification