subject: Knowing Your Physician Employment Contract [print this page] Whether you've reviewed an employment agreement in the past, or are preparing to sign one for the first time, remember the importance of due diligence. This contract will legally tie you and your employer into a commitment to each other. If you are unsure of the terms, be sure to ask questions or consider locating the services of a lawyer or paralegal to interpret the legal speech. When careful attention is given to deciphering the physician employment contract, it can work hard for you when you need it.