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Hello,
I have been offered a job with a group that does very some niche dentistry with special needs patients, they also see very "healthy, wealthy" patients as well.
The job will include non-service work to help market and grow the group. The job can also be very physically demanding (beyond typical private practice) as some patients are limited in changing positions, so it can be a lot of standing for hours or having to hunch over.
The contract offer is :
Independent contractor
$500/service day or 20% of the fees (They are FFS)
They justify the 20% by saying they have higher fees than other offices
Lab fee: I pay 40% and can choose the lab
Example fees (they do have a sliding fee scale tho):
NP exam is $500
Recall: $400
Fillings (regardless of surface number): $300
4 quads SRP: ~$1000
Simple extraction: $450
Crown is $1800
I am concerned about being labeled as an Independent because I won't be paying rent, the employees, or bringing my own instruments. And I think the compensation is low and the lab fee % too high, but wanted to get feedback from others who may be more familiar with salaries and negotiations.
Thanks for any help!
I have been offered a job with a group that does very some niche dentistry with special needs patients, they also see very "healthy, wealthy" patients as well.
The job will include non-service work to help market and grow the group. The job can also be very physically demanding (beyond typical private practice) as some patients are limited in changing positions, so it can be a lot of standing for hours or having to hunch over.
The contract offer is :
Independent contractor
$500/service day or 20% of the fees (They are FFS)
They justify the 20% by saying they have higher fees than other offices
Lab fee: I pay 40% and can choose the lab
Example fees (they do have a sliding fee scale tho):
NP exam is $500
Recall: $400
Fillings (regardless of surface number): $300
4 quads SRP: ~$1000
Simple extraction: $450
Crown is $1800
I am concerned about being labeled as an Independent because I won't be paying rent, the employees, or bringing my own instruments. And I think the compensation is low and the lab fee % too high, but wanted to get feedback from others who may be more familiar with salaries and negotiations.
Thanks for any help!