Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

Outpatient Rheumatology | Boone, NC | UNC Health Appalachian

The compensation package is structured as an employed model with a competitive base salary, productivity upside, and a substantial sign-on. The contract runs three years, with annual compensation review built in. The client is actively working to improve the offer and is targeting a stronger base, higher wRVU rate, and an increased sign-on for candidates willing to commit to five years.

Base Compensation

Element Details
Base Salary $300,000+, negotiable
WRVU Bonus
Sign-On / Relocation Up to $75,000
Contract Length 3 years

Sign-On Structure

The sign-on is paid upon signing the agreement, structured as a forgivable loan prorated over the contract term. No taxes are due until you begin working, and no relocation receipts are required.

Benefits

Benefit Details
PTO 6 weeks (combined PTO and CME)
CME Allowance $4,000 annually
Health / Dental / Vision Included
Retirement 401(k) included
Malpractice Included with tail coverage
Relocation Covered within sign-on; no receipts required

The annual compensation review allows salary adjustments each year, keeping your earnings aligned with productivity and market conditions rather than locking you into a static number for the full contract term.

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