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1. Align expectations between the Practice and the General Practitioner;

2. Reduce the risk of a conflict between the Practice and the General Practitioner;

3. Ensure everyone is paid in accordance with their expectations; and

4. Protect both parties and start the relationship on the right foot.

1. You will receive an email from us giving you the option to either:

   • Provide us with the information we need to prepare the Agreement via our instructions sheet that we will send to you? or

   • Book a call to provide us with the information we need to prepare the Agreement.

2. We will then prepare the first draft of the Agreement based on your instructions;

3. We will provide the draft Agreement to you by email;

4. You are welcome to either talk to us on the telephone (for up to 30 minutes) or email your comments and questions

about the draft Agreement;

5. We will then finalise the Agreement (if any changes are required and if instructions are received within 30 days of

us sending you the first draft); and

6. You have a new asset to use in your Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering engaging You Legal to prepare an Employment Agreement for General Practitioners (“GPs”), here’s what you need to know:

An Employment Agreement for GPs is a legally binding contract between a GP (employee) and an employer (usually a medical practice, healthcare facility or hospital). The agreement aims to align expectations between the Practice and the GP, reduce the risk of conflict and protect both parties by commencing the working relationship on the right foot.

It’s been very common for GPs to only be employees when they are registrars but in recent times changes to the law have made some medical practices change their arrangements to employ GPs. We have written an article on the benefits of this arrangement for medical practices and for the General Practitioners themselves, which is available on the news page of our website, and here.

An Employment Agreement for GPs outlines the terms and conditions of the doctor’s employment, including but not limited to their roles, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, working hours, leave policies, termination, non-compete clauses and governing law.

Yes, the terms of an employment agreement for GPs can be negotiated between the doctor and the employer. Both parties may have specific requirements or preferences that can be discussed and modified, as long as the changes are agreed upon by both parties and do not contravene any law or professional standards (e.g. the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards).

Absolutely! Our lawyers will discuss your needs and customise the Employment Agreement for GPs to suit you. Whether it be for one GP or ten, our agreement can be made to be used as a template for other GPs to suit your practice now, and into the future. So no, you don’t have to keep coming back to us each time you need to make a change, making it an investment in your business.

The above price is inclusive of the finalised Agreement and the process of getting there. From providing us with the information to making sure you understand it and making the changes you request to getting your finalised template Agreement. For more details on the exact process and what’s included, see the ‘Once you purchase this Agreement’ section above.

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