Here are five things to know about gastroenterologist on-call compensation:
1. Of those surveyed, 82% of gastroenterologists said being on call is required.
2. Only 45% reported receiving compensation for on-call duties.
3. Forty-four percent of gastroenterologists cited on-call responsibilities as a major contributor to burnout.
4. On-call shift rates varied from $350 to $2,000, with the highest rates reported among private practice partners.
5. Some gastroenterologists received higher daily rates after exceeding a certain number of on-call days in a month.
