Medscape November 6, 2024
Med school taught you a lot. But did you learn how to negotiate a physician employment contract? Especially your first one?
If not, understand that it ’s far too easy to screw up things you may not even realize you’re screwing up.
“A physician’s first employment contract is the most significant financial decision of their lifetime,” said Chase Howard, a healthcare attorney with Bochner PLLC. Howard pointed out that the average physician employment contract runs longer than 20 pages. While you might grasp basic terms, you could overlook critical details that can make or break your job satisfaction.
That leads to a cascade effect, for a job contract isn’t just about your job. It’s about your entire quality of life...