wookie Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi! I am a soon-to-be grad and I just received an ED offer. I'd like to hear your thoughts. $65/hour base pay (128h/month min) with RVU additionally up to $20/hour. 1.5x base on holidays. 401k with 5% match. Partial health insurance coverage. 1500 CME Malpractice claims made with tail NO PTO (coming to terms that most don't offer this in EDs) The benefits leave a lot to be desired but the hourly seems decent for a new grad. What do you think? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted May 17, 2017 Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2017 ok, but not great, although at 128 hrs/mo you have plenty of time off. My current contract is 120 hrs/mo at my primary job, which is nice for scheduling other stuff. who pays licenses, dea, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 The licenses, DEA and all professional fees can be reimbursed through the $1500 CME that we have. The hourly rate seems to be above average on all sources I've seen so far, especially for a new grad. Possibility of the potential RVU added to hourly makes me seem like this offer is a no brainer. Maybe I'm missing something. Do you feel that the hourly rate doesn't enough make up for (lack of) benefits? Thanks for your experienced words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdpac Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I don't like that licensing, DEA etc reimbursement is coming from your CME monies. What is encompassed by "partial health insurance"? Is no PTO now a thing? I encountered this once in an interview a couple of years ago but didn't think too much of it. (The rest of the offer was not seriously worth considering so I figured the no PTO piece was consistent in the overall poor compensation package the place in question offered.) Perhaps I'm spoiled by where I'm working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchampigny Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 All license fees should be paid. You likely would not have any true CME money after DEA, state licensing fees, etc. Should get full health insurance for full time job. when does 401k kick in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 By partial health insurance, I mean that I'd pay $50 per pay period for basic insurance and $100 for better coverage. Option for dental, vision. My wife's insurance is better so I'm thinking of using hers, actually. I agree that I'd like to have licenses paid but it's one of those CMGs and I don't think the benefits are negotiable. 401k- it's my understanding that it kicks in right away but I'm not 100% on it. I'll have to find out tomorrow. The only other offer I have is one with emcare where the hourly is $55/h but I'm not sure about the benefits. It's also in an ED where there's a culture of productivity and one I'm not sure I'll thrive in from the start. I was lukewarm about the 2nd job but I'll guess I'll have to reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted May 18, 2017 Administrator Share Posted May 18, 2017 If they want you to have a DEA license, they pay for the DEA license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thank you all. They worked with me to get licensing fees paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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