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7_Nuts and Bolts_Job Interview and Contracts - Practical Tips Vicari

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This document provides practical tips for job interviews and contracts for physicians. It begins by suggesting that candidates should understand what they want in terms of the perfect practice, including considerations such as the type of practice, location, size, scope of practice, and income potential. The document then advises candidates to do a lot of interviews and consider a pre-visit Zoom interview. It also recommends conducting pre-visit research on the type of practice, leadership, and environment.<br /><br />During practice visits, the document advises candidates to take a multi-tasking approach by being interviewed while also interviewing the practice. It suggests listening and observing the behaviors of physicians and staff, as well as talking to different individuals to get consistent answers. The document provides various questions for candidates to explore, including understanding the practice's hiring motives, values, structure, environment, partnership opportunities, expectations, and potential changes in the field.<br /><br />The document emphasizes the importance of consulting an attorney and accountant, and reviewing practice bylaws, regulations, financials, and employment agreements before making a commitment. It highlights typical sections found in employment contracts, such as term, compensation, benefits, duties, outside activities, termination criteria, gap/tail insurance, assignability, and miscellaneous provisions.<br /><br />The document reminds candidates that everything in a contract is negotiable and suggests strategies for negotiation. It discusses specific sections of contracts in detail, including termination, assignability, gap/tail insurance, restrictive covenants, non-solicitation, duties, and outside activities. It also provides information on compensation, incentives, partnership tracks, benefits (such as malpractice insurance, health insurance, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off), and minor benefits that can add up.<br /><br />Lastly, the document offers resources for sample contracts and references for further information. It includes contact information for the author, Joseph J. Vicari, who can be reached via email or phone.

Keywords

job interviews

contracts

physicians

perfect practice

pre-visit research

employment agreements

compensation

benefits

negotiation strategies

sample contracts