39. Physician Employment Contract Tips and Tricks with Dennis Hursh

After finally completing their medical education, many new physicians find themselves presented with an employment agreement from a hospital or medical practice and are confused by the terms and conditions in these contracts. <p> </p> <p>Joining us in this episode is <strong>Dennis Hursh</strong>, a physician’s contract lawyer and author of "<em>The Final Hurdle" - a Physician's Guide to Employment Agreements</em>. He has been providing physician contract review services for more than 30 years, helping physicians find the best possible arrangement with their employers and to increase their career satisfaction.</p> <p> </p> <p>We discussed a number of important topics about physician employment contracts including:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(01:36) The inner game shift that needs to take place when you go from the INTERVIEW step to the point where they are offering you a CONTRACT. They have picked you. You now have some bargaining power.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(05:04) Start date clause stumbling points</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(08:24) Termination clauses and time frames for giving notice – it turns out longer can be better</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(10: 53) Salary review and bonuses – sign-on bonus, loan forgiveness, moving allowance, fellowship stipends, and more</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(15:05) Non-compete clauses</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">(17:34) Tail coverage clauses</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>PODCAST EXCLUSIVE BONUS:</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A 10% Discount on Your Contract Review with the discount code HAPPY at:</span> <a href="https://pahealthlaw.com" target=