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Physician employment: Doing it right

Medical Staff Briefing, May 1, 2010

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As we mentioned in last month's column, an increasing number of hospitals are choosing to employ physicians. Unfortunately, many organizations have a shotgun approach to employment and hire any physician who qualifies for medical staff membership and clinical privileges. Or worse, they wait for an emergency to strike and hire physicians to fill a specific need without much forethought. 

The first step to successfully employing physicians is to first determine what types of physicians will be employed and under what circumstances. Successful employment strategies are well-thought out, proactive, and afford both the hospital and the physician flexibility.

Before solidifying an employment agreement with any physician, be sure that the agreement clearly articulates the responsibilities of the position: who the physician will report to and what type of incentive compensation he or she will receive.

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