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Signing the agency agreement

Signing the agency agreement

Prior to accepting an assignment, you will need to review and sign the agency’s agreement. This agreement governs your relationship with the agency and not just the individual assignment. Once you accept an assignment, the confirmation letter containing the assignment details is added to your agreement.

What does the agreement cover?

An agency agreement is similar to a standard employment agreement. Depending on your tax situation, the agreement may be between the agency and you as an individual or with a business entity you have set up (such as an LLC). Typical agreement details include:

  • A description of your relationship with the agency as an independent contractor
  • How compensation works, including when and how to submit time
  • Authorization for the agency to present you to potential clients for open job opportunities
  • How notifications work
  • Details of the malpractice coverage
  • How risk management issues or concerns will be handled
  • Your responsibilities related to credentialing, licensing, background checks, and drug testing
  • How travel and housing work
  • Reimbursement requirements
  • Non-compete restrictions
  • Duration of the agreement and terms of renewal
  • How the agreement may be cancelled or terminated

After reviewing the agreement, return a signed copy to the agency. Weatherby Healthcare completes this signing process electronically.

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