New physicians are often asked to sign long and complicated "employment agreements" upon entering practice.  An employment agreement is a legally binding document that can have long-lasting implications on your life, your career and your money.

Consider the disadvantages of signing a bad agreement:

• You may not be able to change jobs without substantial penalties, and most physicians do not stay in their first job for the entire span of their career
• You may incur substantial monetary penalties upon your exit from a practice, regardless of fault or circumstances
• You may expose yourself to an increased risk of litigation

Know what your employment agreement means for your career:

• A complete analysis is key to understanding the agreement
• Your potential employer drafted the agreement--it is written to their advantage

We offer a flat-fee based review of physician employment agreements with a written attorney opinion letter.  CONTACT US if you would like to set up time for consultation. 

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The American Medical Association has spoken on the issue of restricting physician employment, see their model physician employment agreement, containing both pro-employer and pro-physician clauses:

• AMA Model Agreement

Read what the Employee Relations Law Journal has on the subject of Covenants not to Compete:

• Restrictive Covenants in a Physician's Employment Agreement: The New Jersey Example, Lewis & Danbeck, 2005

DAVIS LAW FIRM, LLC PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT PRESENTATION

• Click here to view in .pdf format

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