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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.

Improve Your Contract

How to Choose a Lawyer

Know what 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

Get tips for successfully negotiating, and learn the most important changes to ask for.

Member exlusive contracting tools

Free Download: A Family Physician Guide to Employment Contracts

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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.

Navigating Physician Employment Contracts

Understand common terms, get advice on specific provisions, and identify steps you should take before signing a contract.

Ensuring Your Employment Contract Works for You

Learn how to ensure all key aspects of your employment relationship are addressed in your contract negotiations.

FPM Topic Collection: Negotiating and Contracting

Explore topics that range from honing your salary negotiation skills to employment considerations in the era of COVID-19.