Human Resources and Planning

COVID has changed the practice environment on a lot of different levels.Help plan for your future now with some tips on using your downtime to ignite your restart after the crisis has settled.

• Making the Most of a New Normal with COVID-19

A critical part of a well-run medical practice is the staff. Finding and retaining the right people is an investment that pays off. ACFAS provides members tools to help their process run smoothly.

• Tips for Managing Administrative Staff
• Pre-employment Background Checks: Trust but Verify
• Sample Employment Application

Physicians may enter into employment agreements with hospitals or group practices and there are legal and practical considerations in entering either of these agreements. The following documents provide guidance to pursuing these types of employment options and should be used as samples. Please consult an employment attorney before developing your own employment agreements.

• Physician Guide to Hospital Employment Agreements
• Physician Guide to Group Practice Employment Agreements

Are you a student or resident and confused about the next step you need to take to further your career? Look to the Student/Resident Timeline created by the Practice Management Committee to guide you through the steps you need to take to further your career as a foot and ankle surgeon.

• Student/Resident Timeline 
  

There are many issues that arise when a physician considers selling a practice. The following document provides an overview about some of the common issues and legal documents involved in this process.

• Checklist for Physician's Selling a Practice