Compensation combines a competitive academic base salary with an RVU-focused productivity plan, a strong benefits package, and leadership resources tailored to the selected candidate. Final compensation is individualized based on leadership experience, academic accomplishments, national reputation, and CV strength.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Salary | $600,000 to $650,000, depending on experience |
| Compensation Plan | Augusta University Compensation Plan, RVU-focused |
| Productivity Target | Based on clinical FTE (cFTE), with incentive payouts at a dollar-per-RVU rate |
| Sign-On Bonus | $60,000 |
| Relocation Allowance | $10,000 |
| Administrative Time | Protected time set collaboratively with the Chair of Medicine |
| Leadership Resources | Tailored to candidate and division needs, may include research package and clinical equipment |
The Augusta University Compensation Plan sets productivity targets according to each provider's clinical FTE, with incentive payouts calculated at a dollar-per-RVU rate. Leadership resources are made available at levels appropriate to the selected candidate and the needs of the division.
Augusta University is an academic medical center, so compensation is benchmarked against academic gastroenterology. The confirmed base salary range sits between the 75th and 90th percentiles of academic gastroenterology total compensation before any productivity incentive is applied.
| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| Academic GI, 50th percentile | $420,153 |
| Academic GI, 75th percentile | $530,038 |
| Academic GI, 90th percentile | $657,570 |
| This position, base range | $600,000 to $650,000 |
Source: MGMA Academic Compensation 2026 (2025 Data), Gastroenterology (All Practice Types). The general Gastroenterology academic row is used because this is a general GI Division Chief role.
| Category | Days |
|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 21 |
| Sick Leave | 12 |
| CME | 10, plus $5,000 allowance |
| Education Day | 1 |
| Holidays | 13, including Winter Break |