Emergency Medicine Physician Contract Guide

Emergency medicine contracts have distinct characteristics driven by shift-based work, group practice models, and high-acuity malpractice exposure. This guide covers what to review.

• Emergency medicine compensation: hourly vs. shift rates and benchmarks
• Group practice vs. hospital employment structures in EM
• Malpractice and tail coverage in high-acuity emergency settings
• Call and surge coverage obligations
• Non-compete enforceability in emergency medicine markets