Your compensation package at Baptist Hospital reflects Ochsner Health System's commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional urologists while supporting both your immediate financial needs and long-term career goals. Rather than the productivity pressure common in many practices or the salary limitations often found in academic settings, Ochsner offers a balanced approach that rewards clinical excellence while providing the security and predictability essential for both professional focus and personal planning.
The compensation structure recognizes that building a successful practice takes time, especially when you're stepping into a role that involves advanced procedures and complex patient relationships. You'll benefit from a two-year guarantee period that allows you to focus entirely on patient care and relationship building without financial anxiety, followed by a production-based model that rewards your clinical success.
Your benefits package extends well beyond base compensation to provide comprehensive protection for you and your family. Health, dental, and vision insurance options ensure quality healthcare coverage, while malpractice insurance provides complete protection for your clinical practice without personal financial exposure. The retirement planning options include robust 401(k) programs with employer contributions, helping secure your long-term financial future.
Ochsner demonstrates its commitment to your continued excellence through generous continuing medical education allowances covering conference attendance, licensing fees, professional dues, and board certification maintenance. This support ensures you stay current with the latest advances in urology while maintaining all necessary professional credentials without personal expense.
The compensation package includes comprehensive paid time off policies that support genuine work-life balance. Unlike practices where taking vacation significantly impacts earnings, your guaranteed compensation and benefits structure allows you to maintain your income while taking the time necessary for personal renewal and family commitments.
The system offers flexibility in contract negotiations based on your background and circumstances. Local candidates may receive different non-compete terms than physicians relocating from distant markets, and salary discussions can accommodate your specific experience level and practice interests. This individualized approach ensures your contract reflects your unique situation rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
The compensation structure supports both immediate financial security and long-term earning potential. As you establish yourself within the Baptist Hospital environment and build your referral base, the RVU-based model ensures your compensation grows with your clinical success. The value-based incentives also reward quality metrics and patient satisfaction, aligning financial rewards with the excellent care you provide.
This comprehensive compensation package provides the financial foundation necessary for you to focus on what you do best – providing exceptional urologic care – while ensuring your personal and family financial security throughout your career at Ochsner.