From Ohio State U: Essentials of negotiating for physician employment in a changing environment

J Vasc Surg. 2014 Apr 7. pii: S0741-5214(14)00356-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.03.008. [Epub ahead of print]

Essentials of negotiating for employment in a changing environment.

Satiani B1, Nair DG2, Starr JE3, Samson RH2.

Author information

• 1Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: bhagwan.satiani@osumc.edu.
• 2Sarasota Vascular Specialists, Sarasota, Fla.
• 3Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Abstract

Evolving changes in health care in the United States are causing new graduates and self-employed physicians to consider employment with large groups and health systems. Familiarity with the principles, proper conduct, and mechanics of negotiating an employment agreement will be important for vascular surgeons making such a decision. The various components of compensation packages and contract language need to be critically evaluated. To facilitate an understanding of the complexities involved in employment contracts, strategies to avoid making negotiating mistakes are discussed.