Family physicians commonly begin life in practice as employees. Sometimes, this is a trial period prior to being invited to become a partner in a practice. Increasingly, however, physicians are acting as employees indefinitely. Either way, to protect yourself, you should seriously consider having your contract reviewed by a knowledgeable attorney familiar with health care law and medical practice issues.

CAFP can help. For a modest fee of $525, we will lead you through the process, from basic education to legal review with a qualified health care attorney. With your future at stake, you can’t afford not to take advantage of this service.

Service includes:

• Background reading on employment contract issues
• A copy of the California Medical Association’s Model Physician Employment contract
• A thorough review, including written comments and follow-up phone consultation by a qualified attorney*

Interested? Here's how you get started:

• E-mail the required information below to Jane Cho at jcho@familydocs.org.
• We will send you copies of reading references and the CMA’s Model Physician Employment Contract.
• When you’ve received an employment contract from the prospective employer, fax it to CAFP at (415) 345-8668. We will forward it for legal review.
• The reviewing attorney will fax her written comments to you and place a follow-up phone call to discuss the contract and possible revisions.