Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

A Comprehensive Package Supporting Your Professional and Personal Life

Bozeman Health recognizes that attracting exceptional Internal Medicine physicians to Montana requires a compensation and benefits package that reflects both the value you bring to the community and the realities of practicing in a competitive mountain market. While specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process, the structure is designed to provide financial security, support your ongoing professional development, and ensure you and your family have access to comprehensive healthcare and retirement planning resources.

Compensation Structure:

Compensation Component Amount
Base Salary $293,477
Annual Quality Metrics Bonus Up To $11,304
APC Supervision Annual Stipend Up to $10,000
Sign-On Bonus Up To $30,000
Relocation Assistance Up To $15,000
RVU Converter $51.09
RVU Threshold 5,525

Total Year 1 Compensation Package without an RVU Production Bonus: $359,781

The compensation model balances competitive base salary with the stability needed to build your life in Bozeman. Montana's lack of state sales tax and relatively lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan areas means your physician income translates into genuine purchasing power, particularly for housing, recreation, and family expenses. The financial package is structured to reward quality patient care and practice efficiency without creating the productivity pressures that undermine the sustainable practice model this position offers.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

Specific health insurance, dental, and vision coverage details to be discussed during interview process. As a Bozeman Health physician, you will have access to comprehensive health benefits for yourself and your family. The healthcare coverage reflects the organization's commitment to physician wellness and removes the financial barriers to maintaining your own health and that of your loved ones.

Retirement and Financial Planning:

Specific retirement plan contributions, 401(k) matching, and pension details to be discussed during interview process. Bozeman Health provides retirement planning resources designed to help you build long-term financial security. The retirement benefits package recognizes that physicians often carry significant educational debt and may be starting their retirement savings later in their careers than other professionals.

Professional Development and Continuing Education:

Specific CME allowance, professional dues, licensure fees, and continuing education support to be discussed during interview process. Your ongoing professional development is supported through allowances for continuing medical education, professional society memberships, medical licensure fees, and board certification expenses. This investment in your continued learning ensures you can maintain board certification, stay current with evolving Internal Medicine practice, and pursue areas of clinical interest that enhance your practice satisfaction.

Malpractice Coverage:

Specific malpractice insurance coverage and tail coverage details to be discussed during interview process. Bozeman Health provides comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage, removing one of the significant financial concerns physicians face in private practice. The coverage protects you professionally while allowing you to practice confidently within your scope of expertise.

Relocation Assistance:

Specific relocation allowance and moving expense coverage to be discussed during interview process. Recognizing that relocating to Montana represents a significant financial undertaking, Bozeman Health provides relocation assistance to help offset the costs of moving your household and establishing yourself in the Bozeman community. This support acknowledges the practical challenges of transitioning to a new state and helps reduce the financial stress of relocation.

Time Off and Leave Policies:

Specific paid time off, sick leave, holiday schedules, and parental leave policies to be discussed during interview process. The time-off structure is designed to support genuine rest and recovery, family obligations, and the outdoor recreation that makes Montana living special. With no weekend clinical responsibilities and minimal call obligations, your scheduled time off is truly yours to use as you see fit. The leave policies recognize that physicians need adequate time away from practice to avoid burnout and maintain the enthusiasm that makes patient care rewarding.

Additional Benefits and Perks:

Specific additional benefits such as health club memberships, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and other perks to be discussed during interview process. Beyond the core compensation and benefits package, Bozeman Health may offer additional programs and resources designed to support physician wellness, work-life balance, and integration into the Bozeman community.

The Financial Reality of Bozeman Practice:

What sets this opportunity apart is not just the compensation package itself but how that compensation translates into quality of life in the Bozeman market. Montana's absence of state sales tax, combined with housing costs that remain below major metropolitan markets despite Bozeman's growth, means your physician income provides genuine financial freedom. You can afford the mountain home that supports your outdoor lifestyle, the quality schools for your children, and the recreational pursuits that drew you to Montana in the first place. The compensation package is designed to let you live well in Bozeman, not just survive while dreaming of eventual financial security.

The combination of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, minimal call burden, no weekend work, and a sustainable patient load creates a financial and professional package where you can build both a rewarding medical career and a rich personal life. This is physician compensation structured to support the whole person, not just extract maximum clinical productivity.

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