Texas Healthcare Employment Contract Attorneys
Before joining a medical practice, physicians and healthcare providers need an agreed-upon, and signed employment contract. Healthcare employment contracts outline a physician's responsibilities, pay, benefits and hours. A contract helps avoid conflicts related to a physician's employment.
The Kreager Law Firm lawyers have significant experience negotiating, drafting and assisting in all aspects of healthcare employment contracts. It is always advisable to include all significant terms of employment in a contract. We work with clients to make sure that they understand the contract that they are signing.
Provisions of Healthcare Employment Contracts
There are many employment issues that a healthcare contract should address. While not exclusive, an employment contact should include:
- Start date
- Ownership and setting of fees
- Honoraria (fees that belong to the group)
- Call coverage
- Duties
- Term of Contract
- Compensation
- Malpractice insurance
Healthcare employment contracts should include the process for termination, both for cause and without cause termination. Some practice groups allow physicians the opportunity to cure if the group has cause to terminate. This provision requires the practice group to notify the physician for violating a cause provision and allows the physician to correct the situation within 10 days.
Counseling on Covenants Not to Compete
Covenants not to compete are usually part of healthcare employment contracts and are upheld in Texas if they fulfill certain requirements. Non-compete agreements restrict the geographic scope, duration and activity if a physician leaves a practice group.
Our experienced healthcare attorneys advise physicians and practice groups on the terms of the contract and assist in employment negotiations. The firm's lawyers help clients make more informed decisions about the terms of the employment contracts. We provide knowledgeable advice on complicated non-compete agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
It is important to speak to a skilled healthcare employment lawyer—the terms of the contract will have a significant effect on our client's day to day life. We help the parties recognize the consequences and benefits of the contract terms.
For more information, view our Guide to Understanding and Negotiating a Physician Employment Contract.
