Coastal Resort Region                                                           High $$$

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the only truly democratic, private groups in the state ofDelaware.  Located in a beautiful historic city, this group has been in place over 10 years and enjoys superb support from both the hospital administration and the medical staff.  The ED is a level 3 trauma center with a census topping 50K.  The hospital is a 2011 Distinguished Hospital Award winner for Clinical Excellence.

The hospital recently completed a multi-million dollar building project including a gorgeous new, state of the art ED including a helipad.  In addition a satellite, free-standing ED is staffed by the group during the peak summer months.    With strong ties to theUniv.ofDE, the only cases transferred there are serious Neuro,  and PICU cases get stabilized and sent to DuPont Kids.  The department is totally computerized with the IBEX system.

Physicians start as employees of the group and become equity owner/partners after one year or after board certification is achieved, whichever comes first.  Shift equity starts from day one and all physicians have a vote in the management of the department.  The ED group enjoys exceptionally strong patient satisfaction scores and low liability history.

Docs work 10-hour shifts for 130 to 140 hours per month, seeing well under 2.5 patients per hour.    During the summer the census increases a bit in the main, but the primary increase occurs in the satellite site with the usual summer, recreational injuries and cases.

There is no buy-in for partnership/equal equity ownership, and the first year is considered a “sweat equity” trial period.  Incoming physicians will earn a package of over $150 an hour, including paid leave, comprehensive health and dental benefits, full malpractice plus tail, CME and professional expenses and a great pension and retirement contribution.  Once partnership is earned, the income increases considerably.  Last year, the average partner enjoyed an additional $140K in variable compensation, some topping $400K.

The area features close proximity to theWilmingtonandPhiladelphiametro areas.Seasideliving is easily available. Schools are excellent making this a wonderful area in which to raise a family.