medicfourlife Posted July 18, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted July 18, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted July 18, 2018 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyPA Posted August 21, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted August 21, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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