Termination provisions your employment agreement should include; plus other considerations to address before you transition
Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreements, Medical Staff Bylaws Should Not be Ignored
Doctors must consider, review bylaws of hospital medical staff privileges when entertaining employment with a hospital or private practice
Physician Job Interview Tips
For mid-career job seekers, the right questions and answers can make all the difference
How to Avoid Resume Red Flags
How otolaryngologists can recognize warning signs, mitigate damage and promote their positives when searching for a job
Tips for Avoiding a Wrongful Termination Charge
The reality for most businesses, including medical practices, is that the business owner or another employee is tasked with the uncomfortable role of terminator. If the termination is handled improperly, the former employee may lodge a complaint against you. In fact, wrongful termination charges filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rose last year for the seventh consecutive year.
Review These Tips Before Leaving Your Medical Practice Job
Leaving a medical practice is never an easy decision. As you plan your exit strategy, be aware of these issues and address them proactively with your employer.
Anatomy of a Noncompetition Clause: Now’s the time to review your employment contract
A physician who was recently offered a lucrative position with an otolaryngology practice in his community asked me to review his current employment agreement to determine if it contained any prohibitions against accepting the job. His previous employment contract contained a noncompetition clause that, justifiably, caused him and his prospective employer some concern. As it turned out, in his case, and in many others, the noncompetition clause was not as restrictive as it appeared at first glance. The provision was penetrable and my client joined the new practice with a clear conscience that he was not in violation of his previous contract.
Lawyers Tell Physicians How to Protect Themselves from the Pitfalls of Employment
More often than not, today’s medical offices are businesses employing numerous staff people, as well as other physicians.