re: Question for Docs/Surgeons/ARNPs

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I feel like they would work her to death with just a straight salary with no call pay or OT

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I can tell you that you are spot on with this feeling. The question should be is she/you ok with this? If not, attempt to counter or run from this offer. There are really some other more valuable questions she should ask other than salary questions, but to stick with your original thought process, no do not accept no paid call. Orthopedic surgery is one of the most lucrative medical specialties. The surgeon gets paid for his call time and your wife should too. Period. And another thing, that 50 hours a week will most likely end up being 60 or more. Some days will be better than others but over the long haul it will be 60 if it is a "wildly successful practice."