☛ Does the organization have a mission statement? If so, what is it?

☛ What are its goals?

☛ How would you describe the organization’s overall financial health? How is this clinic doing financially?

☛ What is the business plan for the next five to 10 years?

☛ What is the overhead?

☛ Is any expansion, integration or corporate rearrangement currently being considered?

☛ Are you aware of any specific plans for capital improvements?

☛ How would you describe the practice’s relationship with third-party payers?

☛ Is the practice computerized? What are the future computerization plans?

☛ What’s the payer mix?

☛ How long does it take to get credentialed with the major plans in your area?

☛ How much autonomy do physicians have in this organization?

☛ Do physicians choose their own hours?

☛ Do physicians determine how much time they spend with each patient?

☛ Do physicians work any evening or weekend office hours?

☛ Do physicians receive feedback or education regarding performance quality, billing and coding?

☛ Do physicians receive feedback regarding patient satisfaction?

☛ Do physicians hire and fire their own staff? Do physicians have the authority to hire more staff, if needed?

☛ Do physicians conduct performance reviews for staff?

☛ How much input do physicians have regarding staff salaries?

☛ Is there an office manager for the clinic or is the office manager in a centralized location?

☛ What is the compensation plan (i.e., salary, benefits, vacation, time off for CME, maternity leave)?

☛ Is compensation tied to productivity?

☛ Is there any money allotted for continuing medical education?

☛ Are bonuses given?

☛ Who pays for beepers, cell phones, professional dues and licenses?

☛ Are moving expenses covered?