arlake Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi everyone, I am a new grad and recently started working in a small 2 doctor outpt IM practice. I am their first PA. I like my job thus far and plan to stay, but I wanted to get some opinions on how my salary and benefits compare to other primary care PA positions. I know that this field tends to pay less than others. I also live in a state that is over-saturated with PAs and the average salary tends to be lower than most states. Below are the details. I'd love some feedback so that next year when I renegotiate my salary/benefits I have a little more insight. Salary: starting at $65,000. After 6 months: $67,500 and at 1 year: $70,000 CME: $750/ yr with 2 PTO days for CME Vacation: 3 weeks PTO and 5 paid sick leave days Benefits: I do not need benefits. I am paid $100/month for fringe benefits and in the event that I do need medical, they will pay $300/month. They do not offer insurance through the practice. After 1 year Employer will also include Employee in the SEP IRA plan. State licensing fees paid - ends up to be ~$200 Professional liability insurance covered, tail coverage will be paid by them if I stay > 2 years. Opportunity for bonus if I generate > $150,000 in income for the practice I appreciate the feedback! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlake Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi everyone, I am a new grad and recently started working in a small 2 doctor outpt IM practice. I am their first PA. I like my job thus far and plan to stay, but I wanted to get some opinions on how my salary and benefits compare to other primary care PA positions. I know that this field tends to pay less than others. I also live in a state that is over-saturated with PAs and the average salary tends to be lower than most states. Below are the details. I'd love some feedback so that next year when I renegotiate my salary/benefits I have a little more insight. Salary: starting at $65,000. After 6 months: $67,500 and at 1 year: $70,000 CME: $750/ yr with 2 PTO days for CME Vacation: 3 weeks PTO and 5 paid sick leave days Benefits: I do not need benefits. I am paid $100/month for fringe benefits and in the event that I do need medical, they will pay $300/month. They do not offer insurance through the practice. After 1 year Employer will also include Employee in the SEP IRA plan. State licensing fees paid - ends up to be ~$200 Professional liability insurance covered, tail coverage will be paid by them if I stay > 2 years. Opportunity for bonus if I generate > $150,000 in income for the practice I appreciate the feedback! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physio Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm assuming you're from Philly? Well regardless, right off the bat, I'd think you're definitely gonna need more then 2 days PTO and at the very least 1.5-2k for any quality CME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
physio Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm assuming you're from Philly? Well regardless, right off the bat, I'd think you're definitely gonna need more then 2 days PTO and at the very least 1.5-2k for any quality CME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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