GI New Grad Offer

[kb307]

Hello,

I am about to graduate PA school in August and have received the following GI offer:

The starting salary is $90,000 per year, there is a onetime sign on bonus of $5,000 after completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Prescription and Dental insurance for employee

Paid Vacation accrual based on employee handbook and tenure (88 hours for the first year).

Paid Holidays (6)

401(k) – 100% match up to 5% (eligible for enrollment after 1 year)

Profit Sharing – Average 5.7% (eligible for enrollment after 1 year)

CME Time – 5 days annually and $2500

Short Term Disability

Payment of licensure renewal and reimbursement of initial fee

Payment of one professional membership

$250 annual coat/scrub allowance

 

According to the AAPA salary report, in Michigan, a new grad with 0-1 years of experience received (in the 50th percentile) $90,000 with a $5000 sign on bonus, which is exactly where this offer came in at. However, for the GI specialty, the starting salary is $9650. Should I negotiate for a higher salary or more PTO time, or both? Or is this a solid offer? I think I was expecting a higher salary, but I also am incredibly interested in the job and the onboarding process sounds perfect.

[marktheshark89]

Its a pretty solid offer. If i were going to negotiate anything it’d probably be to try and get a full 3 weeks (120 hours) vacation rather than the 88 hours. 

[kb307]

Thank you very much for your opinion, I really appreciate it! 

[anewconvert]

Not a bad gig. I’d counter by asking for $95k in lieu of $90k + $5k signing bonus. Your first salary makes a lasting impact on your earning potential through your career