Provided by: Jennifer Kirschenbaum, Esq.
January 15, 2019
Question:
Jennifer,
Do you think it matters if my employment agreement is specific for my subspecialty? Is that level of specificity necessary?
Thanks, Dr. P
Jennifer,
Do you think it matters if my employment agreement is specific for my subspecialty? Is that level of specificity necessary?
Thanks, Dr. P
Answer:
In most instances, yes. For contracts, the details matter. Your offer as a general specialty v. a subspecialist may very, as well as your responsibilities (such as, call obligation, hours on, administrative responsibilities, etc.). If you are signing on to a non compete, you may prefer the subspecialty be named, allowing your general practice post-separation. Of note, subspecialists often command a premium on any offered salary; be sure to inquire before signing!