Position and Duties
Describe the PT role, scope of practice, supervisory relationships, expected caseload, on-call duties, and required licensure or certifications to perform clinical services safely.
A well-drafted Healthcare PT Full Time Agreement reduces onboarding delays, clarifies expectations for patient care and compliance, protects confidential information, and limits disputes over pay, schedule, and licensing. Clear terms support regulatory compliance, including HIPAA privacy rules and employment reporting obligations.
Use the agreement as the authoritative record of employment terms, and store signed copies with personnel and payroll files for compliance and audits.
Describe the PT role, scope of practice, supervisory relationships, expected caseload, on-call duties, and required licensure or certifications to perform clinical services safely.
Specify base salary or hourly rate, overtime rules, productivity bonuses, pay period, benefits eligibility, and payroll tax withholding responsibilities.
Set regular shift patterns, full-time hours, paid time off accrual, scheduling flexibility, and workplace location or travel expectations.
Include patient privacy obligations, permitted disclosures, breach reporting, and a requirement to follow the employer's HIPAA policies and business associate agreements when applicable.
Define notice periods, cause vs. without-cause termination, severance (if any), and return-of-property obligations upon separation.
If applicable, detail noncompetition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality post-employment provisions consistent with state law and enforceability standards.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email + SMS code or organization SSO for signer verification |
| Templates | Use a locked template for standard clauses to prevent accidental edits |
| Reminders | Enable automatic reminders at 3 and 7 days for unsigned documents |
| Archive | Save PDFs with audit trail to secure cloud storage |
Choose a platform that preserves the signed PDF and a tamper-evident audit trail for legal and HR recordkeeping.
Date employment and benefits eligibility begin
Employee's first scheduled workday
Typical 30–90 day performance review window
Employer must provide W-2 to employee by Jan 31 (IRS)
Usually 30–60 days from start date
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A community outpatient clinic needed a clear work schedule and on-call policy
A regional hospital hired a full-time PT for inpatient services