Physicians Switching Careers to a Health Plan Employee

Physicians who have had enough with clinical practice frequently consider what life as an employee at a health plan would be.

Matthew F. McManus, MD speaking at the SEAK Non-Clinical Careers for Physicians Conference addressed the issue of salary expectations:

What Might I Expect to Earn as a Health Plan Employee

• Very wide variation but base salaries tend to run $160-$230K depending on degree of experience and type of role
• Top CMO can make $300k+ as base
• Think of total compensation
  • Bonus common – but tied to performance
  • Equity awards (varies)
  • Retirement contributions
  • CME, licensure, society dues, etc.