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Call schedule clause

Your on-call obligations: how often, how call is divided among colleagues, and whether call beyond a set amount is paid.

Employer-friendly
Physician will take call as assigned by the Employer.
Physician-friendly
Physician will share call equally with other physicians in the department, not to exceed one in [N] weekends. Call beyond this amount is paid at $[X] per shift.

Sample wording written by Andwise for illustration. It is not model contract language.

Questions to ask

  • How many physicians share call today, and what happens to your share if someone leaves?
  • Is extra call paid, and at what rate?
  • Does call include coverage at more than one site?
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