1. Types of Jobs Available
Solo Practice
Shared Office Space
Group Practice
Staff Model HMO
Academic Medicine
Locum Tenens
Other Fun Things To Do
2. Finding That Perfect Job
The Curriculum Vitae
The Search
The Interview
3. Employment Contracts
Restrictive Covenants
Negotiating Contracts
4. Opening an Office
Finding Office Space
Hiring Your Staff
The Necessary Equipment and Supplies
Premilinary Legwork
5. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
The Good: Building Your Practice
Attracting New Patients
Building A Referral Network
Maintaining Your Referral Base
Keeping Your Patients Happy
6. The Paperwork You'll Need to Get Started
7. The Insurance Game
Indemnity Plan
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Managed Care
Medicare
8. Getting Paid
Fee-for-Service
Capitation
9. Advice From the School of Hard Knocks
References
Appendices
Glossary of Terms