Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

Norman Regional offers a guaranteed base salary with a wRVU bonus program on top of it, paid call above a set monthly threshold, and a full hospital benefits package. The base range is set at the 2026 MGMA median for cardiothoracic surgeons in the Southern region, and the bonus structure creates income potential well above it.

Compensation Snapshot

Component	Detail
Base Salary	$865,000 to $900,000, depending on experience
Production Bonus	wRVU-based bonus program above base
Income Potential	Up to $2 million with bonuses
Call Included in Base	Up to 10 call days per month, the contract maximum
Additional Call	$850 per day above 10 days in a month
Sign-On Bonus	$50,000
Relocation Assistance	$12,000
Employment Model	Hospital employed, including the clinic

How Compensation Works

Your base salary is guaranteed and covers your call obligation, which is capped by contract at 10 days per month. Production above the wRVU threshold tied to your base is paid through the wRVU bonus program, so income scales with your surgical volume. With a target of approximately 135 procedures per year, a second dedicated CABG room available as you grow, and a cardiology group adding five physicians, the volume to support bonus earnings is being built in front of you.

For reference, the 2026 MGMA median total compensation for cardiothoracic surgeons in the Southern region is $863,418. Source: 2026 MGMA DataDive Provider Compensation.

Call above 10 days in a month is paid at $850 per day. Norman Regional uses locum coverage for additional call as needed, so the 10-day cap holds.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of three plans: Basic Plan, Coordinated Care Plan, and High Deductible Health Plan. Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
Dental plan, self-funded and administered by Guardian
Vision plan, self-funded and administered by UMR
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Wellness incentive program
Paid malpractice insurance on an occurrence basis, so no tail coverage is needed when you leave
Medical licensure and board recertification fees paid by Norman Regional

Retirement

Norman Regional matches contributions to its 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan through a 401(a) Match Plan.

Feature	Detail
Employer Match	25% of your 457(b) contribution, on contributions up to 6% of base salary
Match After 5 Years	Increases to 50% of your contribution, same 6% cap
Vesting	50% at 3 years, 75% at 4 years, 100% at 5 years of credited service

Time Off and CME

Category	Amount
Paid Time Off	5 weeks (25 days)
Additional PTO	Up to 20 additional days based on productivity
Holidays	6 days
CME Time	5 days
CME Allowance	$7,000 per year
Dues and Subscriptions	Reimbursed up to $2,000 per year

Additional Compensation

Sign-on bonus: $50,000

Relocation assistance: $12,000