faganfive Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have been offered 96K (salary for 4, 10 hr shifts) in a rural clinic (qualifies for govt loan repayment programs!), 5K signing bonus, paid bennies for me and family, 3 wks vacation, and paid malpractice (not sure yet if it includes tail...). It is a 3 yr contract. However, it only includes 1k for CME-- is this relatively reasonable considering the rest of what they are offering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 However, it only includes 1k for CME-- is this relatively reasonable considering the rest of what they are offering? It may or not be... What's your previous experience... and does it relate to this potential job...? I ask because say for instance you are negotiating a PA Nephrology position... What you should expect can be tempered by the fact that prior to your PA program you just happened to have 5 yrs experience as a Dialysis Tech, then another 3 yrs as a Dialysis RN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 The average runs 1-3k. The full family medical may offset the lower CME funds, but get all you can. $1000 will barely get you a 3 day conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faganfive Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks for the thoughts. Yes, I know this is low, but I bargained from 92-96k and don't know if I should pester them for the additional $500 they might give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Also.... when starting a NEW specialty, I was twice able to reason with the "purse-string-holders" that it would be in their best interest to pay for solid CME a couple hundred dollars above and beyond whatever we contracted. YMMV Contrarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_H Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I've been hearing that the average is more toward the $2000 range, but all 3 offers I received were $1000-1200 stipend with 3-5 days paid for CME, and the one I accepted was $1000 as well but with 5 paid days. I think you've got a sweet deal! ;-) Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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