Physician Bonus Structures Explained

Bonuses are a significant part of total physician compensation. This guide explains the most common types of physician bonuses and how to evaluate them in your contract.

• Sign-on bonuses — amounts, repayment clauses, and vesting
• Productivity bonuses — RVU thresholds and conversion factors
• Quality and performance bonuses — metrics and payout timing
• Retention bonuses — conditions and clawback provisions
• How to negotiate better bonus terms