Physician Relocation Clause Samples
The Physician Relocation clause outlines the terms and conditions under which a physician may be required or permitted to move their practice location within an organization or geographic area. Typically, this clause specifies the circumstances that trigger relocation, such as organizational needs or service coverage requirements, and may detail the notice period, reimbursement for moving expenses, or limitations on how far the physician can be relocated. Its core practical function is to provide clarity and predictability for both the employer and the physician regarding potential changes in work location, thereby minimizing disputes and ensuring continuity of care.
Physician Relocation. (a) The Operator shall ensure that any Physician performing procedures at the Facility shall enter into an agreement with the Operator in which the Physician agrees, subject to Paragraph 3.7(b), not to relocate to any other NHSF during the Term of this Agreement without providing at least three (3) months‟ written notice to the Operator.
(b) AHS acknowledges that there may be exceptional circumstances in which the Facility Operator may wish for a Physician to relocate to a different NHSF during the Term. In such circumstances, the Operator shall be required to submit a written request with supporting documentation, if any, to the Section Chief of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery detailing the reasons for wishing the Physician to relocate. The Section Chief of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery shall have two (2) weeks to attempt to resolve the situation. If the situation is not rectified in that time frame, then the Operator shall be entitled to provide written notice to the Physician requiring the Physician to relocate to another NHSF in three (3) months time.