Physicians: Find the Right Job & Negotiate a Better Contract

Are you a physician navigating your career path? This comprehensive course provides essential guidance for physicians at all stages – from residents and fellows to early, mid, and late-career professionals. Gain clarity on your career goals and confidently navigate the complexities of the modern healthcare landscape.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Identifying Your Career Priorities: Pinpoint your key career issues and develop a clear understanding of what you're looking for in your next role.
• Strategic Job Search: Discover effective strategies for finding jobs that align with your priorities. Learn how to leverage recruiters, networking, and other valuable job sources.
• Interview & Evaluation Skills: Master techniques for evaluating job opportunities during interviews and practice visits. Understand duties, schedule, location, and overall workload.
• Compensation & Benefits: Gain insights into fair compensation models and understand the financial aspects of your career, including the career costs of family.
• Navigating Employment Contracts: Learn to critically assess employment contracts, including good and poor employment contracts, and understand restrictive covenants.
• Leaving a Job Gracefully: Develop strategies for a smooth and professional departure when necessary.
• The Changing Healthcare Market: Understand the impact of health care market consolidation and the decline of the voluntary medical staff model on physician careers.
• Exploring Employment Models: Gain in-depth knowledge of various employment options, including health system employment, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and physician-owned independent private practice.
• Physician-Owned Practice Deep Dive: Explore the nuances of physician-owned practice, covering joining, buying (into), and starting a practice. Learn about hospital loan agreements and the path to becoming a shareholder.
• Negotiation Strategies: Develop effective negotiating strategies and techniques to secure the best possible terms for your employment.
• Essential Considerations: Understand professional liability (malpractice) insurance and its importance.

This course covers critical topics such as:

• Duties, Schedule, Location, and Workload: Gain clarity on expectations and practical considerations.
• Compensation Models: Understand different pay structures and how to evaluate their fairness.
• Term and Termination of Employment: Navigate employment agreements and potential exit strategies.

Empower yourself to take charge of your job search and build a fulfilling and sustainable career in medicine.