Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

Professional Value and Financial Security

Your total compensation package of approximately $395,000 annually reflects both the clinical expertise you bring to patient care and the strategic leadership value you provide to the urgent care network. This comprehensive package includes base salary, additional stipends for APP supervision responsibilities, and performance incentives that reward quality outcomes and operational improvements. Unlike compensation models where physician pay feels disconnected from impact, this structure directly recognizes both your clinical productivity and your success in building high-performing teams, optimizing patient flow, and reducing unnecessary emergency department utilization across the system.

Employment through Health Texas Provider Network (HTPN), the physician employment group of Baylor Scott & White Health, provides you with the stability and resources of the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas while maintaining the professional autonomy that makes physician practice rewarding. You will benefit from the negotiating power and infrastructure of a major health system for everything from malpractice coverage to retirement planning, without the administrative burden and financial risk that independent practice physicians face in today's complex healthcare environment.

Compensation Structure:

• Total compensation approximately $395,000 annually
• Base salary component providing financial stability and predictability
• APP supervision stipends recognizing your mentorship and oversight responsibilities across multiple providers
• Performance incentives aligned with quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency goals
• Compensation structure designed to reward both clinical excellence and leadership effectiveness

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Full health benefits coverage through one of the nation's premier healthcare systems
• Dental and vision insurance for you and your family
• Retirement accounts including 401(k) with employer contributions
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance with tail coverage
• Paid time off allowing work-life balance and personal renewal
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance supporting your ongoing professional development
• License fees, board certification costs, and professional dues coverage
• Generous relocation support to facilitate your move to the Dallas area

Professional Development and Support:

• CME funding for conferences, courses, and educational materials
• Coverage for Texas medical license renewal and maintenance
• Board certification examination fees and recertification costs
• Professional society memberships and networking opportunities
• Access to Baylor Scott & White's extensive clinical education resources
• Support for leadership development and management training

Financial Advantages of System Employment:

• No practice overhead or business management responsibilities
• No billing, coding, or revenue cycle management concerns
• No malpractice insurance premiums or tail coverage expenses to manage
• No facility costs, equipment purchases, or capital investments required
• Benefits of group purchasing power for insurance and retirement planning
• Financial predictability allowing you to focus on clinical care and leadership rather than business operations

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Paid time off policy supporting rest, family time, and personal pursuits
• Flexibility in scheduling clinical and administrative time based on system needs and priorities
• Professional environment that recognizes physician well-being as essential to sustainable practice
• Support systems and resources that prevent the isolation and burnout common in smaller practice settings

The compensation package positions you competitively within the Dallas physician market while providing the comprehensive benefits and professional support that employed physicians increasingly value. Your total compensation of $395,000 compares favorably with urgent care and family medicine leadership positions in major metropolitan markets, while the cost of living advantages in Texas allow this income to support an excellent lifestyle. Unlike markets where physician compensation barely keeps pace with housing costs and taxes, your earnings in Dallas will provide genuine financial freedom and security.

Beyond the direct financial benefits, employment with Baylor Scott & White Health connects you to opportunities for career growth, professional networking, and potential advancement within one of the nation's most respected healthcare systems. Your success in this medical director role could open pathways to broader regional leadership, system-level quality initiatives, or expanded responsibilities as the urgent care network continues to grow. You will build relationships with health system executives, hospital leadership, and physician colleagues across specialties, creating a professional network that extends far beyond your immediate clinical practice.