Your compensation starts with $608,220 in fixed annual salary, made up of a $305,000 base salary and $303,220 in non-base salary. That fixed amount gives you a stable income while you build your patient panel, so you are not under pressure to rush volume in your first months. On top of the fixed salary, two incentive tiers reward you for reaching set wRVU thresholds, and every wRVU above 6,393 pays an additional $59.14.
| Component | Amount | wRVU Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $305,000 | |
| Non-base salary | $303,220 | |
| Total fixed salary | $608,220 | |
| Incentive tier 1 | $30,500 | 6,073 |
| Incentive tier 2 | $61,000 | 6,393 |
| Total with full incentive | $669,220 | 6,393 |
| Additional productivity | $59.14 per wRVU | Above 6,393 |
| Total maximum compensation | $963,846 | 11,375 |
You decide how much you want to work above the threshold. A physician who reaches 6,393 wRVUs earns $669,220. Each wRVU beyond that adds $59.14, so your pay rises in direct proportion to the patients you see, with no shifting targets or complex formulas.
This structure lets you set a pace that fits your life. You can work above threshold while building savings or college funds, or hold a steadier pace that leaves time for clinical trials, teaching UC Davis fellows, and your family.
As part of UC Davis Health, you receive University of California benefits, including a defined benefit pension that few physician employers still offer.
Your malpractice coverage through UC Davis is occurrence-based. You are covered for incidents during your employment no matter when a claim is filed, so you will not need to buy tail coverage if you leave or retire. The University's legal and risk management teams support your defense if a claim arises.
Your paid time off is protected, and your colleagues and the practice's coverage arrangements let you step away without fielding calls during vacation.
Your CME allowance covers oncology conferences, board review, and courses that keep your practice current. Licensure, DEA registration, and board certification maintenance are covered.
The relocation package helps cover the cost of moving your household and getting settled in Northern California, including support while you find a home.
UC Davis has an agreement in place that prevents Sutter Health from recruiting physicians from the cancer center. Sutter has recruited two Rideout providers to Roseville in the past five years, and this agreement protects the team you join from the same disruption.
With $608,220 in guaranteed salary, a clear path to $963,846, and UC Davis benefits behind you, this package gives you financial stability now and long-term security through the UC pension.