title: Tips for a physician in getting the right job, part XIX: introduction to employment contracts.
abstract: It is very helpful for physicians searching for a job to know a little about employment contracts. This article summarizes some important principles about contracts and some of their clauses. The article also emphasizes the importance of having the understandings regarding employment put in a formal written contract. This article may help the candidate avoid certain difficulties and may help in contract negotiations. However, this article is not a substitute for legal advice, and all physicians should consult a lawyer before signing an employment contract.
authors.affiliation: From the *Division of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, College of Human Services, Michigan State University; and †Advanced Radiology Services, PC, Grand Rapids, MI.
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Harolds
mesh_terms: D032982:Contracts / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004651:Employment / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians