What Doctors Can Expect During Physician Salary Negotiation

June 3, 2025May 29, 2020 by Justin Nabity

When it comes to the health of your patients, physicians are cool and confident under pressure.

When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, however, you might feel uneasy. Discussing the sensitive subject of money can be awkward.

As with any situation, knowing what to expect beforehand can help to ease some of the anxiety you might be feeling.

To help you prepare for this negotiation, we’ve created this guide to physician salary negotiation.

That way, you will come out on the other end of the negotiation process with a competitive salary and benefits package that meets your worth and needs.

How to Become a Medical Director

July 3, 2025May 4, 2020 by Justin Nabity

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a non-clinical job?

Would you be interested in a challenging new position that will give you more authority in your field?

If you’re a physician that’s ready to take on a leadership role, you may want to consider becoming a medical director.

Following is an in-depth look at the role of the medical director. From the requirements and certifications you’ll need to the day-to-day duties, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the role and responsibilities.

Physician Recruiting: Merritt Hawkins Review

December 19, 2024April 30, 2020 by Justin Nabity

There are many employment opportunities for certified, licensed physicians in the United States.

In some areas of the country, physicians are in such high demand that bonuses have become almost a standard. As of 2017, physicians reported earning an average signing bonus of $30,000.

But finding a job takes time, and finding the perfect job takes even longer. That is why so many physicians turn to physician recruiters to connect them with potential future employers.

Whether you’re just finishing your residency or are looking for a new job after decades in the industry, there are many recruiters that can help you find your next position.

Let’s take a look at one in particular: Merritt Hawkins.

Are you an employer looking to hire a new physician?

Are you a physician searching for a new job opportunity?

If so, here’s everything you need to know about Merritt Hawkins and why it might be a good choice for you.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Physician Employment Contracts

June 27, 2024April 17, 2020 by Justin Nabity

While COVID-19 has left no corner of the medical field unaffected, physicians around the country are experiencing the effects of the pandemic in different ways. While many pulmonary and critical care doctors are struggling to meet the needs of a growing patient load, other practices are reducing hours. As well as cutting costs and even … Read more

Understanding Your Physician Independent Contractor Agreement

October 20, 2022April 7, 2020 by Justin Nabity

With the exception of physicians that own private medical practices, every physician will, at some point, have to sign a physician contract. It doesn’t matter if you work as an employee of a hospital group or as a locum tenens physician in an urgent care center — contracts are to be expected.

Understanding that contract, prior to signing it, is crucial.

Today we’re breaking down the most important components of the independent contractor agreement. These differ from standard physician employment contracts, so it’s important to know what they should and shouldn’t involve.

Here is our complete guide to understanding your physician independent contractor agreement.

Physician Contract Termination: How to Protect Your Interests

August 19, 2025April 6, 2020 by Justin Nabity

Physician contracts are legally binding documents that contain all the terms of your employment. In addition to details about your salary and benefits, contracts also include termination clauses.

The termination clause is a key part of the contract, both for physicians and employers. Before ending your contract or firing an employee, it is important that you understand every aspect of the termination clause.

Ready to learn more? Here is our guide to physician contract termination and how to protect your interests.

Hospital Credentialing: What to Expect as a Physician

November 4, 2022March 17, 2020 by Justin Nabity

It doesn’t matter whether you work in private practice or work for a hospital group. Almost every physician has to go through credentialing and privileging at some point in their career.

These two terms are commonly spoken in the medical community, but do you really know what they mean? Do you know what they’re for or what it takes to get approval?

Credentialing and privileging take place after you’ve received licensure. Without your medical license, you will not be able to get credentialed or obtain privileges.

Today we’re discussing why credentialing and privileging are so important. We’ll explore why they matter so much to your career, and we’ll outline the processes for approval for each. We will also lay out a detailed step-by-step guideline as to how you should approach each one.

Keep reading to learn all about hospital credentialing and what to expect as a physician.

Your Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Physician Consultant

August 19, 2025March 12, 2020 by Justin Nabity

There are dozens of physician specialties. From hospitalists to cardiologists to surgeons, most physicians focus on one specialty and work strictly within that area of medicine.

Yet some physicians don’t practice medicine at all.

Some physicians work as physician consultants instead.

Today we’re discussing what is physician consulting, where physician consultants work, and who they work for. We’ll also break down the steps you’ll need to take to work in this unique capacity.

Here is our step-by-step guide to becoming a physician consultant.

Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts: What They Mean For You

October 1, 2025February 24, 2020 by Justin Nabity

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Unless you own a private practice, almost every physician will have to sign an employment contract at some point in their career. And those contracts include all sorts of confusing language, legal jargon, and specific terms.

Physician contracts include details on salary, benefits, and the responsibilities of the position. They detail when you will work, when you have to be on call, and any administrative duties that you are responsible for handling. More often than not, they also include restrictive covenants.

Physicians need to be aware of restrictive covenants and know how they can affect them.

If you’re getting ready to sign a new contract with a hospital or healthcare system, you’ll need to know what to look for and how to protect your interests.

Here’s what you need to know about restrictive covenants in physician employment contracts and what they mean for you.

Physician Work-Life Balance: A How-To Guide for New Doctors

June 27, 2024January 8, 2020 by Justin Nabity

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Today’s generation of young professionals are increasingly interested in the idea of “work-life balance.” They care about their careers, but they also care about how their jobs affect quality-of-life outside of the workplace. For young physicians who are emotionally and financially invested in their first jobs, finding a work-life balance can be especially challenging. Fortunately, … Read more

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