Physician Services
Physician Contracts
& Agreements
From employment agreements to payer contracts, every document a Texas physician signs shapes income, autonomy, and exit optionality.
A physician's career is shaped by contracts: the one they sign on day one, the ones that govern their partners and associates, the vendor and payer agreements that flow through the practice, and the restrictive covenants that follow them if they leave. We draft, negotiate, and review contracts exclusively from the physician's perspective — with attention to compensation formulas, call obligations, termination rights, tail coverage, non-competes, and the tax-and-liability consequences behind each clause.
What We Deliver
Physician Employment Agreements
Whether you are joining a hospital, a large group, or a private practice, we review and negotiate the agreement before you sign.
- Compensation: base, wRVU, collections-based models
- Benefits, PTO, CME, and malpractice tail coverage
- Non-compete geographic scope and duration
- Termination, cure periods, and exit rights
Associate & Partner-Track Agreements
Clear, physician-friendly documents that protect the practice and attract great associates.
- Path-to-partnership milestones and buy-in mechanics
- Productivity bonuses and shareholder admission
- Confidentiality and patient non-solicitation
- Call coverage and administrative duties
Payer, Vendor & Lease Agreements
Practice-level contracts reviewed through legal, regulatory, and economic lenses.
- Commercial payer and managed care contracts
- EMR, billing service, and vendor agreements
- Medical office leases and tenant improvements
- Equipment finance and DME agreements
Restrictive Covenants & Non-Competes
Texas enforces physician non-competes only under narrow statutory requirements. We draft and challenge them accordingly.
- Chapter 15.50 compliance review (Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act)
- Patient list access and buyout provisions
- Reasonable geographic and temporal scope
- Enforceability opinions and litigation support
Our Process
Document Review
Send us the draft. We annotate every clause with the business and legal implications for you.
Negotiation
We prepare your markup, negotiate with opposing counsel, and keep you informed at every turn.
Execution & File
Clean final executed copy, a plain-English summary, and a calendar of key dates and covenants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions our clients ask most.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable against Texas physicians?+
Yes, but only if they comply with Chapter 15.50 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, which requires a buyout provision at a reasonable price, access to patient lists, continuity of care for specific patients, and reasonable limits on geography and duration. Non-compliant covenants are unenforceable.
What is 'tail coverage' and who should pay for it?+
Tail coverage (an Extended Reporting Endorsement) covers malpractice claims that arise after your employment ends but relate to care rendered during employment. It is often expensive — tens of thousands of dollars — and who pays is a negotiable and frequently overlooked term.
How should physician compensation be structured?+
Common models include straight salary, wRVU-based productivity, net collections, or hybrid models with base plus bonus. Each has tax, billing, and risk allocation consequences. We pressure-test the numbers before you sign.
Can the practice restrict where I work if I leave?+
Only within the limits of Texas Business and Commerce Code § 15.50. A properly drafted covenant must include a reasonable buyout and cannot deny patients ongoing care.
Do I need an attorney to review an associate agreement from a 'good' practice?+
Yes. Even reputable practices use templates that favor the employer. A one-hour review can save six or seven figures over the life of the contract.
Ready to Protect Your Future?
Take the first step toward securing your legacy. Schedule a free consultation with our experienced team or contact us today to discuss your legal needs.
Call us directly: (888) 517-4575