How to Fire a Physician or Staff Member the Right Way

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Though parting ways with a physician or staff member is never fun, there are a few things you can do to make the experience better for both sides.

One of the best parts of being the boss is that you get to have a say in building your team. It’s great to be able to surround yourself with people you enjoy being around who share similar goals and make the team stronger.Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way.Along with the ability to hire comes the responsibility to fire. I’ve learned from experience that not every new hire ends up being the right fit. Though parting ways is never fun, there are a few things you can do to make the experience better for both sides.To view the slides in PDF format, click here.

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