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Ep. 168 The Art of Negotiation: Securing Worth for Clinicians with Dr. Mark Royer

Ep. 168 The Art of Negotiation: Securing Worth for Clinicians with Dr. Mark Royer

FromBackTable ENT


Ep. 168 The Art of Negotiation: Securing Worth for Clinicians with Dr. Mark Royer

FromBackTable ENT

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Dr. Mark Royer, private practice otolaryngologist and medical director of ENTLocums.com, joins BackTable to discuss salary negotiation for physicians.

Dr. Royer begins by using his personal career journey to highlight the importance of negotiation skills. Then, he describes how to develop these skills. Throughout the episode, Dr. Royer emphasizes the importance of knowing one’s value as a surgical subspecialist and tailoring your strategy to best suit your employer’s perspective and your needs. Relevant topics covered include selecting a practice, starting salaries, RVUs, locums, and non-compete agreements. Dr. Royer concludes by encouraging otolaryngologists to reflect on what they truly want out of their careers as they approach the negotiation table.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - Salary Negotiation
05:24 - Dr. Royer’s Journey from Residency to Entrepreneurship
10:16 - Negotiating Your Salary: Essential Tips and Strategies
26:27 - Different Approaches to Negotiation: Hospital vs. Private Practice
28:40 - Exploring the World of Locum Tenens
31:59 - Mid-Career Physician Negotiations and Raises
41:26 - Mastering Negotiation Tactics and Strategies: Tips from “Never Split the Difference”
47:38 - Navigating Non-Compete Clauses & Final Thoughts

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RESOURCES

ENT Surgery Solutions, LLC:
https://www.entlocums.com/

BackTable ENT Episode 57, “Locums Opportunities in ENT with Dr. Allison Royer:”
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/57/locums-opportunities-in-ent

BackTable ENT Episode 107, “How Do I Negotiate My Physician Contract? Part I with Michael Johnson Jr., Esq:”
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/107/how-do-i-negotiate-my-physician-contract-part-i

BackTable ENT Episode 108, “How Do I Negotiate My Physician Contract? Part II with Michael Johnson Jr., Esq:”
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/108/how-do-i-negotiate-my-physician-contract-part-ii

“Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss:
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The BackTable ENT Podcast is a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on all things ear, nose, and throat. Tune in to the BackTable ENT Podcast every week for candid conversations about rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery.