AAPM&R’s Spotlight Series: Negotiation and Non-Clinical Career Choices for Physiatrists as a Tool to Improve Career Longevity-Session Recording

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The video discusses non-clinical career options for physicians, which include healthcare technology, medical writing, medical consulting, and medical education. These fields require a combination of medical knowledge and specialized skills, such as technology expertise or strong writing and communication abilities. They offer various opportunities for career growth and innovation. The video emphasizes the importance of finding a non-clinical career that aligns with one's interests and goals. It also encourages physicians to explore these options for professional development, whether as a complete career change or as a side gig.<br /><br />Another summary of the video focuses on negotiation techniques for physician contracts, specifically salary negotiation. It advises physicians to approach negotiation as a collaborative discussion rather than a confrontation. It highlights the importance of knowing one's market value using resources like MGMA or industry-specific databases. Key points in negotiation include understanding one's worth, setting bottom lines, and being open to creative solutions. The video also addresses the concept of leverage, which can be increased by having alternative job offers or marketable skills. It provides tips for negotiating locum contracts and hourly fee structures for medical legal work. The video encourages physicians to advocate for fair compensation and emphasizes the discomfort of being undervalued compared to the discomfort of negotiation.

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non-clinical career options

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medical consulting

medical education

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career growth

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negotiation techniques

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