Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
Lucrative Compensation With Extraordinary Benefits
The compensation structure at Perry County Memorial Hospital reflects the organization's commitment to
attracting and retaining quality physicians. With an annual potential approaching
$400,000 for productive physicians, this opportunity offers financial rewards rarely matched in rural settings.
The compensation model balances security with performance, providing a substantial base salary and
transparent productivity incentives.
- $275,000 base salary providing immediate financial security
- $40.00 per Work RVU beyond the 5,625 threshold, paid quarterly
- Earning potential of $370,000–$400,000 annually for highly productive physicians seeing 30–35 patients daily
- 248 hours of PTO annually (equivalent to 6+ weeks) plus separate holiday time
- 24 hours of dedicated CME time with a $3,000 annual CME allowance
- $1,000 electronic allowance for devices and technology
- Extraordinary healthcare benefits where services received at Perry County Memorial Hospital or Deaconess facilities are covered at 100% after minimal copays
- Medical plan options with family coverage at reasonable rates and minimal deductibles
- Complete coverage package including dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Hospital-paid life insurance at two times annual salary (up to $200,000)
- Retirement benefits with hospital contributions of up to 3% after one year of employment through a 403(b) plan
- Ability to carry over up to 350 PTO hours annually
- Virtual mental health services and telemedicine options with zero copay
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a non-profit critical access hospital
- Potential for tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000
For physicians requiring specialty care beyond Perry County's capabilities, seamless referral relationships with
Deaconess Health System in Evansville (45–50 minutes away) and Owensboro Health (30–35 minutes away)
ensure your patients receive comprehensive care.
Indiana's physician-friendly medical malpractice environment adds additional value, with state tort reform requiring cases to
pass through a physician panel before proceeding—creating significant protection compared to surrounding states.
Your compensation goes further in Tell City, where the reasonable cost of living allows for a lifestyle
that would require substantially higher earnings in metropolitan areas.