medicfourlife Posted July 18, 2018 Since my last offer was total garbage, here is a much more attractive one, though not without issues as well. This is their first contract for a PA so I don’t think they are well versed in what should be included, so I’m preparing a detailed response email with questions and clarification, along with requested additions. Location: Southwest US Specialty: PM&R, 35 hours per week, PPD based on my comfort level, no expectations set during first year. Salary: $110,000/yr, additional bonus structure negotiated at 1 year review based on prior years production (motivation to increase my own PPD) Non Compete: 3 years, 5 miles from practice (there’s basically none within 5 miles anyways) Vacation: 1 week after 1st year, 2 weeks after 2nd year. (Definitely big point of emphasis in email, owner said she is really flexible with time off but I know if it’s not in the contract it’s not enforceable). CME/professional licenses: Not included in contract, requesting addition. Told initially the practice covers the expenses to reach CME requirements and professional licensing. Liability Insurance: Asking for clarification, only states I’m covered under the practice’s policy. So, as you can tell there is a lot I’m asking for verification on, but on the outset it seems pretty decent if the other pieces are reasonable. How would you recommend wording a request to negotiate the vacation PTO specifically? I think everything else will work itself out easily enough.
MT2PA Posted July 18, 2018 Somewhere in the AAPA salary report lists average sign on/relo/and I *think* PTO/vacation...I'd start there. You'll at least have evidence to back up why more is standard. I'd get a firm number on CME money and time off. "until you reach CME requirements" could mean them expecting you do all free/cheap things and never cover a conference of any kind. Retirement? Health insurance? This offer could fall apart fast depending on how they respond.
SedRate Posted July 18, 2018 Some more things to include: is there anything about if you choose to leave the practice? 60 days notice? Do they cover tail?
ArmyPA Posted August 21, 2018 I would never take any job that wants me to work 1 full year prior to PTO...don't care what the pay.
beattie228 Posted August 21, 2018 Non Compete: PM&R specific or PA gigs entirely? I live in a large metropolitan area, 5 miles could be devastating Vacation: Absolute deal breaker to not have PTO available starting from the jump I'd counter two weeks, available after a 90 day probation period. 1 week vacation (after a year of work!) for a board certified PA is rubbish CME/Professional licenses: get it in writing. All licensing fees, a minimum of 3 days for conference time and an established budget. Industry standard is $1,500-2k Malpractice: get it in writing as well as proof you were added to the coverage. Inquire about tail coverage Otherwise doesn't seem like a bad offer once the above is ironed out
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