Dr. M., I finished my internship here in fla. and I am awaiting my liscense. The doctor I interned with has offered me a position, but I have until tuesday to write a proposal. I know I will have to negotiate but I would like to ask for the following: *$40,000/yr or $800/wk *paid malpractice *paid health insurance *new pt bonus ($50-70) *2 wk paid vacation. I'll work m-f at the office from open to close. I know negotiations take place and you have to give some here and there. The going rate in fla now is b/t $700- 800. If you could help me with some kind of outline to type up a proposal I'd be very grateful. A: Thanks for the e-mail .. below is exactly what you wrote me. Be aware that there is more supply than demand .. in other words there are many student/graduates wishing to work. Therefore .. be flexible. I would think that asking for health and mapractice insurance .. at least both .. may be much .. but it's not up to me. The bonus system is dependent on production .. make him/her aware of this. You educate and work with the present and future patients via workshops .. case management etc. and the practice grows .. more income for the dcotor and you .. keep good records of statistics based on the previous 6-8 weeks. Good Luck Proposal for Employment Base Salary: $40,000 per year or $800 a week Bonus Salary: $50 per new patient aquisition (after three paying visits) Incentive Bonus: Quarterly statistics above 15% in any catagories receives $150 Quarterly statistics above 25% in any catagories receives $250 Catagories: New patients .. Total Visits .. Services Hours on Employment: Monday -Friday during normal office hours Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Paid Malpractice Insurance Two week Paid vacation This contract is for a _________ year period as of the signed date below: Date: _________________________ Agreed to by both parties by signatures below: