Physician Non-Compete Agreements Explained

Non-compete clauses are among the most consequential provisions in a physician employment contract. This guide explains how they work, how enforceability varies by state, and how to negotiate narrower restrictions.

• What a physician non-compete clause restricts
• Geographic scope and duration benchmarks
• State-specific enforceability — which states limit or ban physician non-competes
• Negotiation strategies for narrowing geographic scope and shortening duration
• Garden leave and buy-out provisions