As you settle into your new role at Eisenhower Medical Center, you'll appreciate the transparent and competitive compensation package designed to value your expertise while supporting your transition to the Coachella Valley. Your employment with Eisenhower Medical Associates (EMA) begins with a two-year guaranteed salary period, allowing you to build your practice with financial security. Beyond the competitive base salary, you'll be eligible for both performance and productivity bonuses from day one, creating multiple pathways to increase your earnings as you establish yourself in the community.
When you receive your first direct deposit, you'll notice Eisenhower's commitment to physician well-being extends far beyond salary. The organization invests in your future through an exceptional retirement program with a 100% match of up to 15% of your contributions—one of the most generous in healthcare. Meanwhile, your entire family enjoys comprehensive healthcare coverage with zero premium contribution required from you. As you integrate into desert living, you'll find that the combination of competitive compensation and Eisenhower's benefits package, coupled with Southern California's desirable lifestyle, creates an exceptional value proposition for your career.
Your total annual earning potential at Eisenhower can reach $400,000+ by Year 3 through a combination of base salary, performance bonus, and productivity incentives. This comprehensive package is structured to reward both quality care and clinical productivity, providing multiple pathways to maximize your income.
| Component | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $300,000-$320,000 (guaranteed) | $300,000-$320,000 (guaranteed) | Base transitions to 85% of production, if above base salary (If not, you’ll still have an ongoing base salary, that is likely increased to current market rates) |
| Performance Bonus | $30,000-$32,000 (10% of base) | $30,000-$32,000 (10% of base) | $30,500-$35,000 (10% of base) |
| Productivity Bonus | Up to $25,000 (based on wRVUs) | $25,000-$50,000 | $30,000-$85,000+ (mature practice) |
| Total Potential | $330,000-$350,000 | $330,000-$380,000 | $350,000-$425,000+ |
| Sign-On Bonus | $15,000-$30,000 (one-time) | - | - |
| Relocation | $10,000-$15,000 (one-time) | - | - |
Eisenhower offers one of the most generous retirement packages in healthcare:
What truly sets Eisenhower apart is the combination of this robust compensation package with the lifestyle advantages of the Coachella Valley. Your colleagues note that the reasonable cost of living relative to coastal California, exceptional retirement benefits, and comprehensive healthcare coverage create a financial advantage that has allowed them to accelerate retirement savings while enjoying a higher quality of life than they could achieve in many other markets.