Physician Employment Contracting
Understanding the terms of your contract and knowing how to negotiate to protect your interests are central to ensuring your career success and well-being as an employed physician.
A physician employment contract defines conditions of your employment. Read your contract carefully because it can greatly impact your professional satisfaction, as well as your personal happiness.
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How to Choose a Lawyer for Contract Review
Get questions to ask an attorney before you hire one to review your contract.
How to Review Your Contract
Use a checklist to determine whether your contract is missing something important.
How to Negotiate a Contract
Learn the most important changes to ask for and how to successfully negotiate.
Free Download: A Family Physician Guide to Employment Contracts
Simple Yes/No Employment Contract Checklist
How do I spot red flags in an employment contract?
Tough-to-negotiate items and red flags are common in contracts. Catch them all with the help of a contract review checklist.
Employment Contracting Resources From FPM
Explore the top contracting articles and more from FPM, the AAFP's peer-reviewed journal focused on all things practice and career.