Family Physician Question:

☛ Does the organization have a mission statement? If so, what is it?
☛ What are its goals?
☛ How would you describe the organization’s overall financial health? How is this clinic doing financially?
☛ What is the business plan for the next five to 10 years?
☛ What is the overhead?
☛ Is any expansion, integration or corporate rearrangement currently being considered?
☛ Are you aware of any specific plans for capital improvements?
☛ How would you describe the practice’s relationship with third-party payers?
☛ Is the practice computerized? What are the future computerization plans?
☛ What’s the payer mix?
☛ How long does it take to get credentialed with the major plans in your area?
☛ How much autonomy do physicians have in this organization?
☛ Do physicians choose their own hours?
☛ Do physicians determine how much time they spend with each patient?
☛ Do physicians work any evening or weekend office hours?
☛ Do physicians receive feedback or education regarding performance quality, billing and coding?
☛ Do physicians receive feedback regarding patient satisfaction?
☛ Do physicians hire and fire their own staff? Do physicians have the authority to hire more staff, if needed?
☛ Do physicians conduct performance reviews for staff?
☛ How much input do physicians have regarding staff salaries?
☛ Is there an office manager for the clinic or is the office manager in a centralized location?
☛ What is the compensation plan (i.e., salary, benefits, vacation, time off for CME, maternity leave)?
☛ Is compensation tied to productivity?
☛ Is there any money allotted for continuing medical education?
☛ Are bonuses given?
☛ Who pays for beepers, cell phones, professional dues and licenses?
☛ Are moving expenses covered?