Definition of a Physician Recruitment Agreement

A physician recruitment agreement is a contract an employer requires a new physician to sign when the physician accepts employment. This agreement can include stipulations that may be negotiated by the physician before accepting employment.

Function

The function of this contract is to ensure the physician's competencies, as well as restricting the physician from promoting services unrelated to what the employer provides for the physician's profit.

Types

These agreements are often administered to protect an employer's integrity and profitability. Types of agreements can vary extensively depending on the services or products provided, as well as the extent of affiliation the physician wishes to obtain with the employer.

Contingency

These agreements are contingent upon the employee's ability to pass required employment reference checking and can be voided if the employer has any concerns regarding the physician's previous employment or experience.

Non-Competition

Many physician recruitment agreements include a non-compete clause to prohibit the physician from sharing information regarding the employer or working for a competitor if the physician terminates his employment for any reason.

Significance

In this highly competitive industry, this agreement ensures physicians recruited by the employer maintain the privacy and integrity of the organization to ensure continued success and trust of the employer's patients.

References

• MGMA.org: Physician Recruitment Practice Solutions

Resources

• Association of Staff Physician Recruiters