Contracting Information

One of the most important aspects of career planning is understanding how and what to negotiate with your prospective employer. Not all Physician Assistants choose to work under contracts with their employers, however, if you feel this is an important document, you probably should have your contract reviewed by a lawyer.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Resources

The AAPA has expanded information on their web site about important contract items as:

• Terms and Termination
• When to Renew the Contract
• Employee vs Independent Contractor status
• Credentials & Privileges
• Malpractice Insurance
• Fringe Benefits
• Sick Lleave/Disability and Disputes

To get to their web site click: www.aapa.org/gandp/anatomy.html

There is also a Pre-Employment Checklist provided by AAPA which is very helpful in the early stages of your job search. The checklist covers items such as:

• Hours & Location of Practice
• Responsibilities of Practice
• Legal Issues
• Insurances
• Leave
• Professional Expenses
• Income

To access this checklist click: www.aapa.org/gandp/checklist.html