Becker's Healthcare November 6, 2024
Chase Howard, a healthcare attorney with Bochner PLLC, said the average physician employment contract spans more than 20 pages, according to a Nov. 6 Medscape Medical News article.
Even if physicians understand their contract basics, many elements can have long-term impacts on job satisfaction and professional growth. Here are eight common mistakes young physicians make when signing their first employment contract, per Medscape:
1. Not negotiating. “Negotiating a contract is vital for securing conditions that will allow you to thrive,” Annie DePasquale, MD, founder of Collaborating Docs, told Medscape. Effective negotiation leverages the connection between job satisfaction and both tenure and performance.
2. Failing to prioritize work-life balance. While salary is a key element, physicians should also consider call schedules,...
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