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Optometrist Employment Contract | Optometric Contracts Review

Chelle Law provides Optometrist Employment Contract Review for optometrists entertaining a new optometry job (in a new state) or renegotiating an existing optometry contract. You have worked hard to develop your skills and deserve to advance in your professional career with a fair market value optometry agreement based on equitable terms. So, when you are about to enter into an optometry employment agreement, getting optometry covenants reviewed before signing with a new business is vitally important.

I needed review of a medical employment contract. Rob Chelle and his staff responded quickly and within a week, I had my contract reviewed and a personal phone call with Rob. He was very accommodating and addressed all my questions/concerns. He even took the time to explain some of the specific legal verbiage. After our discussion, he sent an outline of our discussion points that I can take straight to my employer. I would strongly recommend!
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The terms of optometry employment agreements will impact your load of patients, practice setting and your day-to-day life. Attorney Robert Chelle reviews your optometric contract’s content, identify the areas that could be improved and assist you in obtaining the best optometry contract possible. Each provider that requests Mr. Robert Chelle’s assistance with optometry agreement analysis receives:

  • Available in any state
  • Flat-rate pricing, with no hidden costs
  • Review of your proposed optometry agreement
  • Phone consultation with Attorney Robert Chelle reviewing the optometrist contract term by term
  • Follow up with a review of the needed clarifications

Optometry Employment

These touchstones are even more crucial when applying their roles to the case of a optometrist employed by a optometry group, or other optometry provider.  The present day conclusion is simple: A optometrist should not sign optometrist contracts in any state without having the content of the optometry agreement reviewed by legal counsel.  For instance, to ensure AOA compliance, associate compensation, disability insurance, student loans, malpractice, associate training, member marketing guidance, etc. 

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Optometrist Agreement Checklist Review and Practice Information

Each optometrists’ contract is unique.  However, nearly every optometry contract for optometry professionals should contain several essential terms regardless of what state it is in.  If these essential terms are not spelled out in the optometry employment agreement, disputes can arise based on disagreements between the employer and employee as to the details of the specific term.

For instance, if the OD is expecting to work at the practice Monday through Thursday and the employer is expecting the provider to work Monday through Friday, but the specific workdays are absent from the Optometry Agreement; who prevails?  Spelling out the details of your job is crucial to avoid conflicts during the term of your employment.

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Essential Terms for Legal Review

Below is a checklist of essential terms that any optometry employment contracts should contain (and a brief explanation of each term):

  1. Services Offered: What are your patient care duties for the practice? Are you given time for administrative tasks?
  2. Patient Care Schedule: What days and hours per week are you expected to provide patient care and have contact with patients?
  3. Locations: Which practice or facilities will you be based at to provide care at (outpatient clinic, surgical sites, in-patient services, etc.)?
  4. Outside Activities: Are you permitted to pursue moonlighting or locum tenens opportunities? Do you need permission from the employer before you accept those positions?
  5. Call Schedule: How often are you on call (after hours office call, hospital call (if applicable)?
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Optometry Contract Benefits

  1. Electronic Medical Records (EMR): What EMR system is used? Will you receive training prior to providing care?
  2. Base Compensation: What is the annual base salary? What is the pay period frequency?  Does the base compensation increase over the term of the Optometrist Agreement?
  3. Productivity Compensation: If there is productivity compensation; how is it calculated (wRVU, net collections, patient encounters, etc.)?
  4. Benefits Summary: Are standard benefits offered: health, vision, dental, life, disability, retirement, etc.?
  5. Paid Time Off: How much time off is offered? What is the split between vacation, sick days, CME attendance and holidays?
  6. Continuing Medical Education (CME): What is the annual allowance for CME expenses and how much time off is offered?
  7. Dues and Fees: Which business expenses are covered (licensing, DEA registration, privileging)?
  8. Relocation Assistance: Is relocation assistance offered? What are the repayment obligations if the Optometrist Agreement is terminated prior to the expiration of the initial term?
  9. Signing Bonus: Is a signing bonus offered? When is it paid?
  10. Professional Liability Insurance: What type of professional liability insurance is offered: claims made, occurrence, self-insurance?
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Professional Liability

  1. Tail Insurance: If tail insurance is necessary, who is responsible to pay for it when the Optometrist Agreement is terminated?
  2. Term: What is the length of the initial term? Does the Optometrist Agreement automatically renew after the initial term?
  3. For Cause Termination: What are the grounds for immediate termination for cause?
  4. Without Cause Termination: How much notice is required for either party to terminate the Optometrist Agreement without cause?
  5. Post Termination Payment Obligations: Will you receive production bonuses after the Optometrist Agreement is terminated?
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Restrictive Covenants

  1. Non-Compete: How long does the non-compete last and what is the prohibited geographic scope?
  2. Non-Solicitation: How long does it last and does it cover employees, patients, and business associates?
  3. Notice: How is notice given? Contact via email, US mail, etc.?
  4. Assignment: Can the Optometrist Agreement be assigned by the employer?
  5. Venue:  Where will litigation and any law conflicts be heard?
  6. Alternative Dispute Resolution: If there is a conflict, will mediation or arbitration process be utilized? Who decides what attorney oversees the process? Will it be a health care attorney?

How to Get out of a Optometric Contract with a Non Compete

Non compete in optometrist contracts were originally considered as restraints of trade, and thus were invalid on the grounds of public policy at common law; however, many restraints of trade incident to employment contracts were upheld based on the rule of reason.  Thus, restrictive covenants between optometrists not to compete after termination of employment are generally enforceable as long as it is reasonable.

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However, there are a few states which prohibit health care provider non compete clauses.  Please check your state laws for optometrist non compete agreements to see what the specific rules for your state are.  The general test for reasonableness of non-competition agreements holds that on termination of employment, a covenant  which restrains an employee from competing with his former employer is termed reasonable if:

  • The restraint is not more than required for protecting the employer,
  • It does not inflict any untold of hardships to the employer, and
  • The restraint is not injurious to the public.

Unreasonable Non Compete Practices for the Doctor

For instance, in Ohio, a non-competition clause was unreasonable when it was noted that a provider’s sub-specialty was uncommon, and that it would be harsh if the restrictive covenant was enforced as the hospital where he was precluded from practicing was only one of the few institutions in the area where he could practice his specialty.

Thus, in Ohio, covenants restraining providers from competing with his employer upon termination is considered unreasonable if it inflicts untold of hardship on the professional, is injurious to the public, if the demand for the optometrist’s medical expertise is important for the community people and if the optometrist’s services are important for the health, care and treatment of public.  However, non-competition clauses for optometrists, in general, are enforceable as long as they protect some of the employer’s legitimate interests.

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Employment Agreements: Student Loans, Insurance, Lack of Resources

Optometrists face much risk when they take the review of optometry contracts into their own hands. Optometry contract terms are highly negotiable and have a great impact not only on professional life and practice but also on lifestyle, family and the future.  There are many important optometry contract terms and clauses which can provide and present new complex and diverse issues for any OD, including:

  • Unfavorable call schedules
  • Small Production Bonuses
  • Lack of Benefits
  • Not enough paid-time-off
  • Not enough vacation time
  • Unfair Non-Compete
  • Inadequate professional liability coverage

Contracts Lawyer for Optometrists

When optometry contracts are reviewed by an experienced attorney, you will find great financial benefits which end up outweighing the cost of the contract’s review.  If you are in need of legal assistance with an optometrist employment agreement or optometry contract review schedule an Optometrist Contract Review with Chelle Law today!

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Robert Benincasa
Robert Benincasa
2022-11-18
I found the entire staff to be very personable and professional. From our initial conversation to the final, favorable outcome, I was very impressed. The staff helped me with every step of the process which I really appreciated. I absolutely felt at ease and confident with leaving my situation in the capable hands of Chelle law and I’m confident you will too. Bob
Nicole Insko
Nicole Insko
2022-11-17
Great experience, they had insightful questions that I asked my soon to be employer and really helped me understand the contract.
Kayla Arthur
Kayla Arthur
2022-11-11
Very quick to set up, evaluate, and return my contract. Less than 3 days. Smooth, hassle free process. 100% would use again.
Karine DeSouza
Karine DeSouza
2022-11-11
knowledgable, readily available, and able to walk you through getting your contract negotiated with quick turnaround. would recommend to anyone and would use their service again.
Prashant Sharma
Prashant Sharma
2022-11-08
I had a wonderful experience with Chelle Law. I asked to have my Job Contract reviewed. The attorney called me to do a point by point analysis of the contract along with suggestions on what to change. I felt much more secure having reviewed my contract with this firm. I also made the suggestions to my workplace and they made the changes.
Catarina Ramirez
Catarina Ramirez
2022-11-08
Very fast response. We’re talking about 10 minutes I got an email. Communication throughout the process was efficient and prompt. Erin was great, listened to all my questions without making me feel dumb.
Kesha Thomas Williams
Kesha Thomas Williams
2022-11-06
I received timely, thorough review of my contract with such attention to detail that I was able to make a decision with confidence!
Sarah Shami
Sarah Shami
2022-11-06
Amazing! I needed my PA employment contract reviewed since it was pretty technical and legal. I submitted a request one night and received an email the next morning. I was given 3 different packages, and I chose the middle one so I can have the opportunity to have some more options added on during my review. I was assigned to attorney Renee. She was very knowledgeable, kind, and also very helpful in terms of what she thought I should ask for in changes to my contract. I was so happy I went with this firm since they specialize as well. And the cost was completely worth it!! Thank you so much! I already recommended someone else to come here! 5 stars is not enough.
Leah P.
Leah P.
2022-10-31
Erin helped me review contracts for General Dentist position. She was very detail orientated and patience during the process. I will highly recommend her for dentist contract reviews.
Justin G
Justin G
2022-10-23
Really great experience this group. Had a very thorough review of a contract with excellent advice and follow-up after revisions. The process was very simple, very efficient, and very professional. Excellent communication and everyone was very kind as well. After some really terrible experiences with contract review, this was definitely the best and would highly recommend them. If I ever need a support in the future I will certainly reach out to them again.

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