Contract Negotiation for Early Career Neurosurgeons-Standard and Negotiable Contract Components (Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD)

Standard and Negotiable Contract Components (Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD)

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In this video, Dr. Aviva Abash provides an overview of physician employment contracts, focusing on key components for neurosurgeons. She explains that employment contracts vary between institutions and practices, and covers the following components: compensation structure, including base salary and clinical incentive opportunities; contract duration and required working hours; scope of work, including clinical duties, research expectations, and teaching responsibilities; benefits such as insurance, retirement options, and professional development resources; licenses, privileges, certifications, and credentialing requirements; staff support and physical space arrangements; restrictive covenants, termination clauses, and indemnification; and negotiation strategies for non-standard components of the employment package. Dr. Abash emphasizes the importance of seeking professional advice, understanding the contract thoroughly, and building trust with the organizational leadership.

Keywords

physician employment contracts

neurosurgeons

compensation structure

contract duration

scope of work