That “Standard” Physician Agreement May Be Negotiable
// Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse (Blog) // Keith Clouse
A new doctor who plans to accept a position with a small practice group or a hospital may be handed an employment agreement and told the agreement is “standard” and that he should sign where indicated.
But, as physician contract attorney Keith Clouse points out, rarely are “standard” physician employment agreements truly standard. In many situations, a doctor can negotiate certain terms of a proposed agreement, even if the physician is fresh out of medical school. Instead of just accepting a proposed agreement, a doctor should consult with an employment lawyer who regularly reviews physician employment agreements. An employment lawyer can evaluate the proposed terms, point out any problems with the agreement, and identify possible areas of flexibility. Then, the lawyer can either negotiate on the doctor’s behalf or provide the doctor with talking points so that he can do the negotiating himself.
Sometimes a young doctor questions whether he should push back against the employer’s proposed agreement; he worries about souring the relationship before it really begins. But a negotiation is not a win/lose situation. A physician can respectfully propose compromises so that each party receives maximum benefit from the final agreement.
To discuss a physician employment contract with an employment law attorney, contact an employment lawyer in your area. This article is presented by the Dallas physician employment lawyers at Clouse Dunn LLP. For inquiries, send an email to debra@clousedunn.com or call (214) 239-2705.
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KEITH A. CLOUSE
Clouse Dunn LLP
214.220.2722 214.220.3833 ( fax) keith@clousedunn.com
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