I am searching for an MSK position in the Westchester/CT areas, doing EMG and U/S injections. I have discussed offers for about 150, some as high as 200, with variable incentive rates. Jobs may include a subacute consult component as well. What do you think?
compensation for a new grad
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Depends if there is partnership tract and what the salary structure is after the first year. 150 seems very low.
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partnership is a double edged sword - you share the good along with the bad. It is not the primary reason to consider the group.
If you want to do EMG are you going to get the machine and referrals you need?
Same with ultrasound.
What is the payor mix? What is the referral base? What is the reputation of the group? That will make or break your productivity and RVU goals.
What does the group expect out of you - meaning will they leave you alone to practice how you want or are they gonna micromanage you? Will they give you autonomy and scheduling freedom? CME and vacation?
Do they know what you do? Do you? Do you have similar philosophies?
Realize most 1st jobs will not work so don't sweat the long term issues, like partnership
If you want to do EMG are you going to get the machine and referrals you need?
Same with ultrasound.
What is the payor mix? What is the referral base? What is the reputation of the group? That will make or break your productivity and RVU goals.
What does the group expect out of you - meaning will they leave you alone to practice how you want or are they gonna micromanage you? Will they give you autonomy and scheduling freedom? CME and vacation?
Do they know what you do? Do you? Do you have similar philosophies?
Realize most 1st jobs will not work so don't sweat the long term issues, like partnership
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180-200 for general PMR sounds about right in NE for a new grad. I would make sure there is an appropriate productivity incentive so if you are seeing a lot of pts, EMGs, US inj's you are getting compensated for that. That is a pretty affluent area I think so the payer mix should be decent?
Watch out for opioids and have that conversation beofre you get there. The new grad can become the dumping ground
Watch out for opioids and have that conversation beofre you get there. The new grad can become the dumping ground
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THey could make it 80%, but you'll never see it so who cares.
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How an incentive is structured will determine if you can reach it and if it will be 'worth your while'. Even though I got a measly $/RVU when I bonused (which I did after a few months out of fellowship) I liked the extra $. If they want to keep you they will set it up properly or be willing to negotiate in the right direction. My group lost me to higher pay from elsewhere and I'm sure they miss the $ I brought in.
Either post you offer here or PM.
Also, you may be wise to rent your house until the grace period of 1-2 years is up. Especially in the current market, once you buy, they know you are stuck and have less wiggle room.
If you are dead set on a certain area, then make sure the non-compete is not too restrtive or they have you over a barrel.
Either post you offer here or PM.
Also, you may be wise to rent your house until the grace period of 1-2 years is up. Especially in the current market, once you buy, they know you are stuck and have less wiggle room.
If you are dead set on a certain area, then make sure the non-compete is not too restrtive or they have you over a barrel.
