CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive compensation structure that balances market competitiveness with physician-centric flexibility. With a $600,000 guaranteed base salary, you'll benefit from financial security aligned with the latest MGMA median for general cardiology, plus significant upside through a productivity-based model that rewards excellence without unsustainable pressure.
This work RVU-based system has enabled motivated physicians to surpass $700,000+ annually, supported by a well-established referral base and immediate patient volume. Physicians choosing a clinic-only model receive 95% of the standard compensation rate, translating to a minor difference in income (~$24,000 annually), while preserving work-life balance preferences. Importantly, the two-year guarantee allows time to establish your practice confidently.
To promote retention and reduce tax complications, CarolinaEast is restructuring the sign-on bonus into a monthly medical education stipend, eliminating clawback provisions. Combined with low malpractice risk, favorable tax rates, and a lower cost of living, your take-home value outpaces what metropolitan centers typically offer.
The benefits package reflects a deep understanding of physician priorities—protective insurance coverage, retirement security, professional growth support, and built-in flexibility. You'll experience immediate financial comfort and long-term wealth-building potential within a practice that values quality over quotas and supports your success on your terms.