Good Shepherd Health offers a compensation structure that ranks among the most competitive in the Pacific Northwest for gastroenterology. The package combines a strong base salary with productivity incentives, substantial bonuses, and comprehensive benefits that address both immediate needs and long-term financial security. This is a health system that understands what it takes to attract and retain excellent physicians in a competitive market.
Your total first-year earnings potential significantly exceeds what most metropolitan practices offer, and the lower cost of living in Eastern Oregon amplifies that advantage. The financial terms reflect both the critical need for your services and Good Shepherd's commitment to building a permanent, stable gastroenterology program.
Your guaranteed base salary of $675,000 provides financial security from day one. Beyond the base, you will earn $85 per work RVU, creating meaningful upside as you build your practice. With a 130-patient backlog and strong referral relationships already in place, productivity bonuses should materialize quickly.
The following tables present MGMA compensation data for gastroenterology, demonstrating how Good Shepherd's offer compares to regional and national benchmarks. Oregon falls within the Western geographic section.
Total Compensation
| Region | Groups | Providers | Mean | 10th %ile | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | 90th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 2,057 | $638,987 | $300,000 | $499,964 | $606,930 | $755,471 | $984,609 |
| Eastern | 72 | 409 | $580,292 | $329,010 | $449,253 | $565,000 | $662,964 | $852,405 |
| Midwest | 74 | 719 | $620,450 | $139,766 | $410,387 | $628,650 | $767,253 | $1,080,000 |
| Southern | 100 | 476 | $677,310 | $362,063 | $525,268 | $657,719 | $823,436 | $1,011,963 |
| Western | 60 | 453 | $681,134 | $485,359 | $545,929 | $610,872 | $750,275 | $925,128 |
Good Shepherd's $675,000 base salary exceeds the Western region median of $610,872 by more than $64,000 and approaches the 75th percentile of $750,275. This positions your guaranteed compensation well above most gastroenterologists practicing in the Western United States before accounting for RVU productivity bonuses.
Physician Work RVUs
| Region | Groups | Providers | Mean | 10th %ile | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | 90th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 1,264 | 8,990 | 3,166 | 6,249 | 8,522 | 11,267 | 15,044 |
| Eastern | 58 | 304 | 8,554 | 4,062 | 5,768 | 7,894 | 10,572 | 14,476 |
| Midwest | 59 | 483 | 8,228 | 2,467 | 5,867 | 8,353 | 10,298 | 13,434 |
| Southern | 74 | 314 | 10,416 | 3,521 | 6,953 | 10,039 | 13,364 | 17,610 |
| Western | 43 | 163 | 9,313 | 4,473 | 6,730 | 8,504 | 11,848 | 14,872 |
Compensation to Physician Work RVU Ratio
| Region | Groups | Providers | Mean | 10th %ile | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | 90th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 1,263 | $81.84 | $45.53 | $59.57 | $71.62 | $85.52 | $111.40 |
| Eastern | 58 | 301 | $78.75 | $48.30 | $58.21 | $67.56 | $84.46 | $116.70 |
| Midwest | 58 | 492 | $79.73 | $48.01 | $62.08 | $73.88 | $85.77 | $101.80 |
| Southern | 73 | 309 | $79.54 | $37.69 | $55.30 | $66.47 | $80.37 | $116.35 |
| Western | 43 | 161 | $98.51 | $46.84 | $59.65 | $77.55 | $92.95 | $114.72 |
Good Shepherd's $85 per work RVU conversion rate exceeds the Western region median of $77.55 and falls between the median and 75th percentile ($92.95). This means each procedure and patient encounter generates compensation at a rate that outpaces most of your Western region peers.
Good Shepherd demonstrates its commitment to your long-term success through substantial upfront and ongoing bonuses. The sign-on bonus provides immediate financial flexibility as you transition into your new role, while the retention bonus rewards your continued service to the community.
If you carry educational debt, Good Shepherd will contribute $25,000 paid directly to your loan servicer. This benefit, combined with the high base salary and lower regional cost of living, accelerates your path to financial freedom compared to positions in high-cost metropolitan areas where more of your income goes to housing and living expenses.
The practice supports work-life balance through generous paid time off and continuing medical education benefits. Six weeks of PTO allows for meaningful vacations, family time, and personal pursuits without feeling like you are falling behind clinically or financially.
Good Shepherd provides a multi-layered retirement program that helps you build long-term wealth. The 403(b) plan includes both automatic employer contributions and matching funds, while additional tax-advantaged vehicles allow high earners to shelter more income.
Your malpractice coverage is occurrence-based, the gold standard that protects you for incidents that occur during your employment regardless of when claims are filed. Should the hospital ever change to a claims-made policy, they will purchase tail coverage at no cost to you. This commitment eliminates a significant financial risk that physicians at other organizations often bear themselves.
The total value of this compensation package, when factoring in base salary, productivity potential, bonuses, retirement contributions, and the cost-of-living advantage, positions you to build wealth faster than peers in higher-cost markets while maintaining a sustainable practice pace.