SEOrtho Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (New username to preserve confidentiality) I am a new grad and received my first job offer in the Southeast for ortho (spine). I will work directly with my physician who is part of a larger group in a private practice. The essentials of the offer: Salary: $84,000 Hours: Two days/ week in the OR. Two days/ week in the office (8-5:30). 1.5 Fridays per month in the office. Bonus: Eligible after 6 months. Based on my revenue, salary, and practice overhead. No specifics included. PTO: 12 days per year, 7 holidays, no mention of sick days CME: $2500 and 5 days paid Fees: PA license fees, DEA, national and state PA professional membership fees covered Insurance: Covered under practice policy ($1M/ occurrence, $3M aggregate) Health insurance: Eligible after 90 days 401K: Eligible after 90 days. Practice to match 4%, 100% vested upon entry. Profit sharing: Eligible after 1 year. 20% vested per year Call: One week per 7. $50 cell phone coverage. Not to start until SP and I are comfortable doing so (mentioned 6 months). ER call: First call 6-9 days per month. $100 per on call day. General ortho call, NO spine call (covered by neuro). Again likely to start after 6 months. The office would like me to shadow with the Doctor and other PAs in the office until I am fully licensed/credentialed. To be paid at my "hourly rate." I do realize the base salary is lower than average. The SP is new (~2 years post-fellowship) and is looking for a PA to grow his practice with him. We discussed this growth and salary reflection based on this (will get in writing). Essentially, this is the exact job I am looking for (did spine surg, UE ortho surg, and neuro rotations). This could be clouding my judgment; therefore, I am asking for help noticing anything out of the ordinary or things I need to inquire about. Any red flags/things I need to ask? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Pto. Will that increase ever? Are you going to be stuck taking the time off when the doc does? Any extra $ for the general call, or just ER? Otherwise seems pretty good!! Steve PA-C, Maine, urologic surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEOrtho Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the reply! PTO will increase by 1 day each year after 2 years maxing at 18/year. (3=13, 4=14, etc...) Great question about taking time off when the doc is out. Per the offer, I will work with other physicians at the practice PRN as this occurs. I will ask if this counts towards my PTO. He mentioned at the interview that he likes to do presentations/cadaver labs and that I would be included if I choose (and financially compensated as well). The extra $ is for ER call only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Not a horrible deal. Hopefully that pto is available immediately. I get 30 days off, included is the holidays, and 5 cme days. This, albeit, is uncommon I think. Steve PA-C, Maine, urologic surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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