Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

This position is structured to reward production quickly. The base salary is set at the 25th to 50th MGMA percentile, but because RVU incentives begin at the first patient with no threshold to clear, even moderate production drives total compensation well above the base. The client has confirmed that a physician producing at the 25th percentile of MGMA wRVU output will reach the 90th percentile of MGMA total compensation for this specialty. On a four-day, 13-patient-per-day schedule at full production, a physician can realistically exceed the 75th percentile of MGMA compensation. A year-one ramp is applied to reflect a typical panel-building period. This model is based on provided data and market-based assumptions. Final compensation details are confirmed by the employer.

Compensation Table

Variable Value Source
Clinical days per week 4 Provided
Clinical hours per week 36 Provided
Admin time 4 hours per week Provided
Patients per day 13 (midpoint of 12–14) Provided
Weeks worked 46 Assumed
Base salary $262,218 Assumed (MGMA 25th percentile, IM General)
Incentive threshold None; wRVUs begin at patient one Provided
wRVU per visit 1.5 Assumed
Conversion factor $43.75 Assumed (derived from client compensation framework)
Signing bonus Up to $25,000 Provided
Relocation assistance Up to $25,000 Provided
Quality bonus $20,000 – $40,000 Provided (not modeled; see Part 2)

Production Calculations

Metric Calculation Result
Annual visits (full production) 4 days × 13 patients × 46 weeks 2,392 visits
Total wRVUs (full production) 2,392 × 1.5 3,588 wRVUs
Annual visits (Year 1 ramp at 70%) 2,392 × 0.70 1,674 visits
Total wRVUs (Year 1) 1,674 × 1.5 2,511 wRVUs

Compensation Model

Year Base Salary wRVU Incentive Total Compensation
Year 1 (70% ramp) $262,218 2,511 × $43.75 = $109,856 $372,074
Year 2 (full production) $262,218 3,588 × $43.75 = $156,975 $419,193
Year 3 (Year 2 × 1.03) $262,218 $161,684 $423,902

Market Benchmark Comparison

MGMA Source: Internal Medicine: General, 2025 Overall

Metric Calculated Value MGMA Percentile Interpretation
Total Compensation (Year 1) $372,074 ~50th–75th percentile Market-Aligned Compensation
Total Compensation (Year 2) $419,193 ~75th percentile Highly Competitive Compensation
Productivity (wRVUs, full) 3,588 wRVUs ~25th percentile Assumed
Compensation per wRVU $43.75 ~25th percentile Assumed

Note: The client has stated that a physician producing at the 25th percentile of wRVU output reaches the 90th percentile of MGMA total compensation ($453,185). The proforma above reflects a conservative production assumption based on the stated schedule. Higher patient volume or procedural activity such as stress testing and endoscopy would drive wRVU totals higher, further increasing total compensation.

Three Year Projection

Year Total Compensation Notes
Year 1 $372,074 70% ramp applied
Year 2 $419,193 Full production
Year 3 $423,902 Year 2 × 1.03 growth factor

Benefits and Additional Compensation

The following benefits and financial incentives are in addition to the production-based compensation modeled above.

Benefits

Benefits details were not confirmed in recruiter notes. Confirm the following with the client before candidate presentation:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan and employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • CME allowance and time
  • Malpractice coverage type, limits, and tail provision

Additional Compensation

  • Signing bonus: Up to $25,000 (standard; exceptions approved by CEO)
  • Relocation assistance: Up to $25,000 (standard; exceptions approved by CEO)
  • Quality bonus: $20,000 to $40,000 annually, based on MIPS measures and Press Ganey scores
  • Forgiveness period: Not confirmed; verify with client before presentation

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