At Henry County Medical Center, your compensation package is designed to recognize your expertise and dedication while freeing you from the metric-driven pressures common in many hospitalist positions. As you consider this opportunity, you'll appreciate a straightforward approach to compensation that values quality care over patient volume.
Your annual guaranteed salary of $341,250 (based on $1,875 per 24-hour shift for 182 required shifts annually) places you among the top-earning hospitalists for a 7-on/7-off schedule without production incentives that can drive overwork. For physicians coming from RVU-based models where income fluctuates based on patient volume or from lower-paying hospitalist positions, this represents both financial security and the freedom to practice thorough, thoughtful medicine.
When you do choose to work additional shifts, you'll be compensated at an enhanced rate of $2,350 per shift, recognizing the extra commitment you're making beyond your base schedule.
Your transition to Henry County Medical Center is supported by substantial financial incentives designed to eliminate barriers to relocation:
These incentives represent a $150,000 commitment to bringing you on board, demonstrating how much the hospital values attracting quality physicians. For many physicians carrying educational debt, the student loan repayment alone can be life-changing, potentially saving tens of thousands in interest payments compared to standard repayment plans.
Beyond your base compensation, you'll receive a complete benefits package through West Tennessee Healthcare:
You'll appreciate that malpractice coverage is provided by the employer, with additional options available should you choose to moonlight. Unlike some positions where benefits are treated as an afterthought, here they form a comprehensive safety net for you and your family.
Your 7-on/7-off schedule naturally provides significant time away from work, but the position also includes:
Unlike some hospitalist positions where taking time off requires complex coverage arrangements, your PTO can be scheduled in advance without disrupting patient care, though it cannot be taken during scheduled inpatient weeks.
Your continued growth as a physician is supported through:
If you choose to supplement your income, Henry County Medical Center allows for moonlighting with proper declaration:
Unlike restrictive contracts that prohibit outside work, the hospital simply requires transparency to ensure moonlighting doesn't interfere with your primary responsibilities.
The contracting process reflects the straightforward approach of the organization:
The total compensation package at Henry County Medical Center aligns financial rewards with professional satisfaction. You'll earn an excellent income while practicing medicine at a pace that prevents burnout. For physicians tired of compensation models that incentivize volume over quality, this approach represents a welcome change - competitive compensation for practicing good medicine, not just seeing more patients.
With guaranteed base salary, significant loan repayment, comprehensive benefits, and the potential for additional income through extra shifts or moonlighting, this position offers financial security alongside the professional satisfaction of practicing hospitalist medicine the way it was meant to be practiced.