There are things in employment contracts that every doctor should pay attention to. However, when you are on a visa waiver, that list can be...

Jillian Vestal, JD
Head of Legal Services
Jillian Vestal is a licensed attorney with a specialized focus in physician contracting. She holds an undergraduate degree in public relations from Harding University and earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Jillian’s professional journey includes significant roles in public and health sectors. She served in the office of former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and worked for the state Department of Health. Her career then pivoted towards government relations for healthcare clients and, subsequently, as a staff attorney for a health system, where she was deeply involved in compliance matters, fair market analysis, and contract review, among other responsibilities.
Recent Articles
Did you know female physicians earn an average of 29% less than their male counterparts? According to Medscape, male physicians earn an average of $400,000...
Career transitions as a doctor come with new contracts. Whether entering your first job after completing your training, making a move after several years at...
There are certain things that all doctors, regardless of their specialty or practice type, need to be aware of as they enter into contracts. Compensation...
Negotiating a contract as a doctor, whether it’s your first or your fifth, can be an overwhelming process. You want to be thorough and informed...
Starting a new job – especially your FIRST job – can be a very exciting time for any doctor. It is not most people’s first...
Did you know around 37% to 45% of U.S. physicians are bound by non-compete agreements, according to estimates from the American Medical Association? Non-compete agreements...