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Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts: What They Mean For You

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, … Read more

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Everything You Need to Know About Physician Contract Review

A professional contract review by a lawyer is one of the most essential steps any physician can take before accepting a new job offer. A physician’s employment contract is worth millions of dollars. And typically contains financial complexities that even experienced doctors require a second opinion to evaluate. To fully assess how an employment offer … Read more

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How Female Physicians Can Counteract the Gender Pay Gap

Each year, national reports on physician compensation confirm the persistence of the gender pay gap in medicine. Across all regions and within virtually every specialty, female physicians continue to earn less than their male counterparts. According the 2018 Medscape Physician Compensation report, male doctors netted nearly 18% more income than female doctors. For specialists, the … Read more

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Your Comprehensive Review of the ADP 401k

As a physician operating a small practice, it’s important to provide your employees with the benefits they deserve. One of the most desirable benefits is a sound retirement plan. The ADP 401k plan is a well-known option, in part because it’s one of the largest providers offered by a national leader in payroll and retirement … Read more

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How To Increase Your Income As A Physician

It’s no secret that compensation can be a difficult discussion with potential employers. Here, we’ll give you everything that you need to navigate that discussion and start earning what you’re worth. We’ll delve into understanding your worth, evaluating (and prioritizing) the roles that will bring you the most happiness, and the four key factors to … Read more

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Physician Focused: The 3 Things Residents Need to Look for in Their Employment Contract

Originally Posted by Erin Dabbs from Physician Focused on Apr 2, 2019 You’ve received your first-ever 40-page contract from an employer. It’s your first job offer and you deserve it. What feelings come to mind when thinking about coming back around to the employer and negotiating? It’s normal to want to avoid sounding greedy, not … Read more

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Five Common Misconceptions about Physician Contract Reviews

Professional contract review is one of the final steps that a new doctor must take before securing their first official job. And yet, many residents and fellows are largely in the dark about the details of the professional contract review process when they receive their first employment offer. Our team of physician contract attorneys and … Read more

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The Doctor’s Life Podcast Episode 015- Four Reasons For Leaving A Job

Leaving your current job. We all have reasons for doing it. Something may have been promised to you that never panned out. Maybe it was something that started out small, but eventually grew and you decided it was something you did not want to handle any longer. One of the most common questions you will … Read more

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Physician Contracts: Independent Contractor or Employee?

As a physician, there will likely come a time when you need to secure a new position with a hospital, a health care group, or a privately-owned medical practice. All are opportunities in which to practice your specialty, earn a commensurate salary, and provide care for patients. But not all positions are the same. While … Read more

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Contract Review – Can I Get That In Writing?

In previous posts, I’ve highlighted the importance of understanding certain language in an employment contract that could come back to haunt you if not handled correctly. We discussed the forgiveness period as it pertains to loan repayment and the difference between “claims-made” versus “occurrence” malpractice insurance. But what other terms and conditions in your contract … Read more

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