Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
The Ridge Ohio Compensation Package
The Ridge Ohio offers a competitive compensation package built around a flat-salary structure, full benefits, and protected time for clinical leadership and continuing education. Final figures for several incentive items are being finalized and will be confirmed during the offer process.
Compensation Summary
| Component |
Detail |
| Base Salary |
$300,000 to $350,000, commensurate with experience |
| Annual Bonus |
Discretionary annual bonus reviewed each May, structure to be finalized |
| Sign-On Bonus |
To be finalized |
| Relocation Assistance |
To be finalized |
| Compensation Structure |
Flat salary, no production or RVU requirements |
Time Off
| Component |
Detail |
| Paid Time Off |
3 weeks |
| CME Time |
2 weeks |
| Total Time Off |
5 weeks per year |
| Holidays |
8 paid company holidays |
Professional Development
| Component |
Detail |
| CME Reimbursement |
Up to $4,000 per year |
| Professional Expenses |
Up to $3,000 per year for licensure, memberships, and professional needs |
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
The Ridge provides professional liability coverage up to $1 million per incident.
Tail insurance coverage:
- Paid by The Ridge if the Medical Director is involuntarily terminated without cause, retires, or remains employed for three or more years
- Paid by the Medical Director if voluntary resignation occurs prior to completing three years of employment, with the cost potentially deducted from the final paycheck
Health and Welfare Benefits
The Ridge offers two UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus medical plans, plus dental and vision through Principal and VSP.
Medical (UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus)
| Plan Feature |
Plan Option 1 |
Plan Option 2 (HSA-Compatible) |
| Individual Deductible (In-Network) |
$3,000 |
$5,000 |
| Family Deductible (In-Network) |
$6,000 |
$10,000 |
| Individual Out-of-Pocket Max |
$7,150 |
$6,750 |
| Family Out-of-Pocket Max |
$14,300 |
$13,500 |
| Primary Care Visit |
$15 copay |
20% after deductible |
| Specialist Visit |
$75 copay |
20% after deductible |
| Preventive Care |
Covered at 100% |
Covered at 100% |
| Pharmacy Benefits |
Tier-based copays |
Covered through HSA-eligible deductible |
Dental (Principal)
- Preventive: 100% in-network, $0 deductible
- Basic services: 80% after $50 deductible
- Major services: 50% after $50 deductible
- Orthodontia: 50% coinsurance, $1,000 lifetime maximum
- Annual maximum: $1,000 per person
Vision (Principal and VSP)
- Annual eye exam: $10 copay
- Lenses: $10 copay every 12 months
- Frames: $130 allowance every 24 months
- Contact lenses: $130 allowance every 12 months in lieu of glasses
Income Protection
| Coverage |
Detail |
| Group Term Life |
$20,000 employer-paid base benefit |
| AD&D |
Equal to life benefit, employer-paid |
| Short-Term Disability |
60% of earnings up to $1,000 per week, 15-day elimination, up to 11 weeks |
| Long-Term Disability |
60% of earnings up to $10,000 per month, 90-day elimination, payable to age 65 |
| Voluntary Term Life |
Buy-up coverage available up to $500,000 for employee, $150,000 for spouse |
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
The following voluntary coverages are available through Principal:
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance with mental health, infectious disease, and family care benefits
Retirement
| Component |
Detail |
| Plan |
401(k) through The Standard |
| Employer Match |
Available, match percentage and vesting schedule to be confirmed |
Additional Programs
- Employee Assistance Program through Magellan Healthcare (3 counseling sessions per year)
- Laser vision correction discounts through LasikPlus, TLC, and The LASIK Vision Institute
- Hearing aid discounts up to 48% through Start Hearing
- Legal and financial services for identity theft and other personal matters
Employment Terms
| Component |
Detail |
| Employment Type |
Full-time, dedicated to The Ridge Ohio |
| Outside Work Restriction |
No outside contract work permitted; volunteer work allowed with authorization |
| Notice Period |
120-day written notice required if resigning |
| Non-Compete |
One-year, 30-mile radius from Healthcare Ventures Partners entities in the Greater Cincinnati area |