Pediatrician Opportunity in Ohio - Sign On Bonus + $200k Medical School Loan Repayment!

Job Description

Job Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatrician to become a part of our hospital-based team!

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Option #1: A base salary of $257,254, which aligns with the 50th percentile of MGMA for recent graduates, with additional compensation based on experience, guaranteed for two years. This can transition to a wRVU production contract once targets are surpassed.

• Option #2: A base salary of $318,848, reflecting the 75th percentile of MGMA, guaranteed for the first year, after which it will convert to a wRVU production contract.

*Note: Individuals who are not yet board certified will receive a 5% reduction in salary, which will be adjusted upon certification.

Contract Details:

• Vacation: 29 paid days off (PTO). An additional 5 days will be granted upon achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.

• CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and up to $5,000 for educational expenses.

• Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 can be repaid ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment).

• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan allowing deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $24,500 annually before taxes, with no matching contributions.

• Retirement/Savings Plan: A 403b plan that permits deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $24,500 annually for those under 50, and $31,000 for those over 50. The organization matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 2% of base salary.

• Relocation Assistance: A $10,000 payment to a moving company.

• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.

• Health Insurance: A small premium is paid by the provider, deducted from the paycheck.

• Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.

• Signing Bonus: 15% of the base salary, up to $100,000, paid upon signing the contract and forgiven over a period of 2-4 years.

• Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000, contingent upon a service commitment of up to 2 years.

• Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.

PRACTICE INFORMATION:

• Location: Pediatric Associates in Portsmouth, OH.

• Work Schedule:

  • Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or three 12-hour shifts.

  • Weekend office hours: Scheduled every 12 weekends.

  • 40 hours per week - if working a 12-hour day or on weekends, hours will be adjusted accordingly during weekdays.

  • Possible late evening hours from 4 PM to 8 PM or weekend hours from 9 AM to 1 PM.

  • Nursery rounding and call coverage shared among five providers from Friday to Sunday and Monday to Thursday.

• Staffing:

  • 7 Physicians and 9 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

  • Support staff including an Office Manager, Medical Office Assistants (MOAs), and LPNs.

• Patient Load: Approximately 25 patients per day.

• Equipment:

  • Point-of-Care testing for Lead, Hemoglobin, Urine, Bilirubin, Strep, Flu, Pregnancy, Oxygen levels, and Nebulizers.

  • On-site lab services available.

• Procedures:

  • Wart removal, casting, ear irrigation, treatment of ingrown toenails, incision and drainage, and cryotherapy.

  • Nursery procedures including NRP, attendance at high-risk deliveries, newborn airway management, umbilical line placement, and stabilization during transfers.

• Additional Information:

  • Strong collaboration with Nationwide Children's and Cincinnati Children's hospitals.

  • Monthly educational sessions with Nationwide Children's, along with school health collaborations and Partners for Kids.

  • Cincinnati Children's provides specialty care at our Portsmouth and West Union locations, as well as through Healthvine.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Hospital Capacity: 248 staffed beds | Service Area: over 250,000 | Established: 1966 as a not-for-profit | Employees: over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 300+ | Teaching Opportunities: Involvement with medical students, residents, and advanced practitioner trainees.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.