When hiring an associate dentist, it is critical for a dental practice to have a strong and clear employment agreement.
While practices often understand the importance of engaging a lawyer to prepare the agreement, they are usually in a rush. They also may not know how to find an experienced healthcare lawyer to draft the agreement.
As a result, the practice may engage an attorney whom the owner knows, even if the attorney doesn’t have experience in negotiating dentist employment agreements. Or, the practice may try to use an old template or a document from the Internet in the hopes of saving time and money.
However, if not drafted right, associate employment agreements can be a headache for dental practices and can lead to the loss of clients and increased expenses. Further, the associate could engage counsel to review and propose changes to the agreement, leaving the practice in the position of having to engage a lawyer after the fact to represent the practice.
Healthcare lawyers who regularly negotiate dentist employment agreements can be a valuable resource for practices. They can prepare the employment agreement efficiently and effectively, using a well-written template containing clear provisions that are favorable to the employer. They can also allow you to rest easy, knowing that you’re prepared in the event that the associate attempts to negotiate the agreement.
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