Your Job Search Matters
Questions & Topics to Bring Up During Your Search for the Right Practice
What Makes Us Different
We at USACS serve as a Physician support system and exist to safeguard your future. We empower you with the stability, resources, and protection to practice confidently and build a career that lasts.
Our commitment to quality sets the standard, as we work as one team to strengthen care delivery. You’ll have the freedom to shape your future, with nationwide opportunities across diverse clinical settings.
Our Support is Our Culture
We care for one another just as we care for our patients—and it shows. There are no limits when it comes to providing you with the resources you need to excel. Our legendary camaraderie empowers us to make life better at the bedside and build exceptional teams.
11M+ Patients
Over 11 million patient visits annually
6,000+ Clinicians
Acute Care Clinicians nationwide
27 States
Sites from New York to Hawaii
400+ Programs
More than 400 programs across the country
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
A Job Search Can Be Overwhelming
We’re here to help. The following questions are a guide to ensure you find a practice that is the best fit for you.
Individual Priorities Need Identified First! chevron_right
- Location… put the dot on the map
- Group model: Ownership, independent contractor, employee, etc.
- Location flexibility
- Hours per month
- Shift length
- ED size
- Group stability
Medical Malpractice chevron_right
- What type of malpractice coverage? Claims made? Claims paid?
- Who pays the tail?
- Limits of coverage?
- Can they settle without consent or input from the doctor?
- What is the group’s malpractice claims frequency?
- Are there any policies or programs for high-risk clinical scenarios that decrease risk and increase patient safety?
- Is there a litigation stress support team?
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- How many hours/month are required for full-time status?
- Shift length?
- How are time-off requests handled?
- Does everyone share nights/weekends/holidays?
- If we are understaffed, how do shifts get covered?
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- Does the group pay for my spouse/significant other and me? Flight? Rental car? Hotel?
- Who do I interview with?
- Do I get to meet hospital leadership?
- Community tour arranged?
Compensation chevron_right
- Group model: Physician ownership, independent contractor, hospital employee, privately-owned staffing practice?
- Total compensation and benefits package?
- Except hourly cash, what else is in my total compensation package?
- What is the average salary for new and senior Physicians?
- Is there a productivity or incentive compensation model? If so, how does it work and when am I included?
Work Environment chevron_right
- Documentation: What EMR? With Dragon? With scribes?
- Open ED vs. pods?
- Are there students, APPs, residents?
- Procedures or codes on floor?
- Committee requirements?
- On-call duties?
Hospital Contract chevron_right
- When was the hospital contract renewed and when does it come up again?
- How long has the group been there?
CME chevron_right
- Is there an expense account for CME and/or business-related expenses? What is annual amount?
- What are typical items allowed?
Retirement Program chevron_right
- How much does the group fund?
- When does funding start?
- Who directs the investments?
- Is there a vesting period?
- Is the fund portable if I leave?
- Is there a supplemental program for each individual?
Education/Career Advancement chevron_right
- Opportunities/requirements for ongoing education?
- Is there any patient experience, clinical efficiency, or leadership training?
- What can I do in the group? Clinical governance board, developmental programs, leadership training, group assemblies, etc.
Health Insurance chevron_right
- When do I enter the program?
- Who does it cover?
- What is the monthly cost to me?
Contracts chevron_right
- Are there any noncompetes or restrictive covenants?
- What is the termination/notice clause?
- Is it the same for both parties?
Ownership chevron_right
- Who owns the group?
- When is ownership offered?
- Is ownership guaranteed? If not, what percent become partners, and how is it determined?
- What is the cost of buy-in? What do I get for the money?
- What is the value of my share of ownership?
- What’s the 5- & 10-year plan for the practice?
Find Out Why We Are a Great Fit
Contact a recruiter for an informative discussion and to answer any questions you may have. You owe it to yourself to look into the leading Physician-centric practice in the country.