Physician Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off

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It is standard for employers to offer their employees a variety of benefits, like health insurance, 401k plans, and life insurance.

The one benefit that can make a huge difference in the way a physician works and lives is paid time off.

Paid time off, or PTO, includes sick days, vacation days, and personal days. It refers to any amount of time that you can take off from work and still receive pay. Almost all employers offer full-time employees some amount of PTO as a job perk, though that amount varies from company to company.

Today, we’re covering everything physicians need to know about paid time off.

We’ll discuss who gets it, who doesn’t, how much you can expect to get, and how to negotiate for it in your contract.

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Full Guide to Surgeon Salaries by Specialty and Region

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There are dozens of paths you can choose for a career in healthcare. For a physician, the career path you take depends on the residency program you choose. Here’s our full guide to general surgeon wages, including by surgical subspecialties and region

While some residency programs have one specific focus, others, such as general surgery, give you the option to pursue several different paths.

Nonetheless, not all general surgeons earn the same salary. The type of general surgeon you become, along with where you choose to work, will directly impact your salary.

Ready to learn which general surgeons earn the most and which earn the least?

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ENT Salary Guide: What Otolaryngologists Earn

Key Takeaways The ENT salary that otolaryngologists earn is among the highest of most physicians–around $300k yearly. They’re extremely well paid compared to average physician salaries and have above-average compensation when compared to surgical specialties. However, not all otolaryngologists earn the same salary, as ENT salary data shows variances among employer size, geographic area, years … Read more