Summary
The document is a report detailing the findings of the 2024 Surgicalist Pulse Survey conducted by Gallagher. The survey aims to provide reference data for organizations interested in surgicalist market practices, including staffing, clinical hours, and compensation trends. It encompasses responses from 57 national healthcare organizations, ranging from small rural facilities to large multi-hospital systems. The report presents various statistics, such as average W-2 compensation for surgicalists and general surgeons, indicating that surgicalists earn 10% to 20% less than their general surgeon counterparts. Additionally, it outlines the clinical hours requirements for employed or contracted surgicalists, with a median annual requirement of 1,840 hours. The document also discusses the staffing practices and compensation models utilized by participating organizations, providing insights into the operational norms within the surgicalist market.
