Here are five things to know about anesthesiologist on-call compensation:
1. Of those surveyed, 91% of anesthesiologists said being on call is required — the highest of any surveyed physician specialty.
2. Only 64% reported receiving compensation for on-call duties.
3. Eighty-two percent of anesthesiologists cited on-call responsibilities as a major contributor to burnout.
4. Call compensation in anesthesiology came in several different structures. One is a set hourly rate, which ranges between $200 to $300 an hour.
5. Set rate per day on call rates varied from $350 to $4,500.