Full time to per diem- compensation expectations?

[PA803]

Experienced PA with 5+ years in a sub-specialty. My group has been chronically short staffed since I took the job. Life changes are now taking me home by choice but I'm offering to work per diem to help with shortages, which are constant. I'm fortunate enough that I currently don't have to work as my spouse will keep us afloat for the time being. It's literally to keep by skills sharp and help my fellow PAs who are stretched thin. 

The group offered to cover mal practice and pay me a flat daily rate 10% above my current rate. This seems low to me, especially for a group that is struggling (with staffing not financially). Reading through some older threads of per diem and 1099 topics I see 30% or 1.3x referenced often. 

I've been full time since graduating in 2014. This is my first experience with any part-time work. Am I wrong to think 10% is a low offer? 

 

[MediMike]

In general you should expect 20% - 30% above a benefitted wage...with that being said when you've already been working there groups have a tendency to low ball you pretty badly.  I had a similar thing happen when I left an academic position, they were desperate, I agreed to stay per diem and lost benefits with no subsequent increase in wage.  I stuck it out for personal reasons then bounced after 3 months. 

I'd counteroffer and see what happens, sounds like they need you more than you need them!

[AbeTheBabe]

I received 20% more in a non-benefitted position, but it was still W2 and I had access to 2% 401K match, and some small amount of benefits. I think you should aim for 25% if it's 1099.