Contract Language: Negotiating Part-Time Employment for Physicians

There has been an increasing trend in part-time employment opportunities for physicians, both male and female physicians.  In order to balance a quality of life with dedicated time for both family and a medical practice, many physicians are seeking part-time opportunities.

According to a recent survey by the American Medical Group Management Association and Cejka Search, 21% percent of U.S. physicians are working part time, compared with 13% in 2005.


It's important for physicians to approach the contract negotiation process of part-time employment opportunities just as a full-time employment situation.  The same issues need to be determined and can also be negotiated during the signing process and before the physician commits to any agreement.  Employment status, compensation, benefits, and insurance all need to be in clear, written format, as well as the work expectations of the physician and other clinical issues such as call and restrictive covenants.


American Medical News has published an article outlining other issues to ensure a part-time employment contract is mutually beneficial to both parties.  Read the full article by clicking here: http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/07/16/bicb0716.htm