Contract & Benefits

Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview

Compensation combines a competitive academic base salary with an RVU-focused productivity plan, a strong benefits package, and leadership resources tailored to the selected candidate. Final compensation is individualized based on leadership experience, academic accomplishments, national reputation, and CV strength.

Compensation Snapshot

Variable Value
Base Salary $600,000 to $650,000, depending on experience
Compensation Plan Augusta University Compensation Plan, RVU-focused
Productivity Target Based on clinical FTE (cFTE), with incentive payouts at a dollar-per-RVU rate
Sign-On Bonus $60,000
Relocation Allowance $10,000
Administrative Time Protected time set collaboratively with the Chair of Medicine
Leadership Resources Tailored to candidate and division needs, may include research package and clinical equipment

The Augusta University Compensation Plan sets productivity targets according to each provider's clinical FTE, with incentive payouts calculated at a dollar-per-RVU rate. Leadership resources are made available at levels appropriate to the selected candidate and the needs of the division.

Market Context

Augusta University is an academic medical center, so compensation is benchmarked against academic gastroenterology. The confirmed base salary range sits between the 75th and 90th percentiles of academic gastroenterology total compensation before any productivity incentive is applied.

Benchmark Value
Academic GI, 50th percentile $420,153
Academic GI, 75th percentile $530,038
Academic GI, 90th percentile $657,570
This position, base range $600,000 to $650,000

Source: MGMA Academic Compensation 2026 (2025 Data), Gastroenterology (All Practice Types). The general Gastroenterology academic row is used because this is a general GI Division Chief role.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement options including pension and/or Optional Retirement Plan, plus 403(b) and 457 plans
  • Malpractice coverage with state tort reform protections; individual physicians cannot be named
  • $5,000 CME allowance
  • $1,000 Faculty Development Funds for dues, subscriptions, DEA, and licensure
  • Tuition assistance after six months, covering tuition and fees at 26 Georgia system schools, online or in person
  • Dedicated office space and academic faculty appointment
  • Benefits begin on the first of the month

Paid Time Off, 56 Days Annually

Category Days
Annual Leave 21
Sick Leave 12
CME 10, plus $5,000 allowance
Education Day 1
Holidays 13, including Winter Break

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