MSP contract template for positions at 51% time or more
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Employment Contract
Management and Senior Professionals
This contract is entered into on [Month/Day/Year] by and between The Regents of the University of California (hereinafter "University" or "management") and [Full Name of Physician]. This contract sets forth all terms and conditions of employment concerning the appointment of [Physician’s Name]. (hereinafter "member") to [Title Name and Title Code].
A. TERM OF APPOINTMENT
This appointment is to have a definite term beginning on [Month/Day/Year] and terminating on [Month/Day/Year]. The appointment will terminate automatically on the termination date unless, prior to the termination date, the appointment is extended and the contract is renewed. If your responsibilities include patient care, then you must be a member of the Medical Staff of the University of California, San Diego, Medical Center, unless an exception has been approved by the Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences. Loss of Medical Staff privileges will automatically cancel this contract unless an exception has been approved by the Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences. In addition, this appointment may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause, by serving written notice on the other party. Although other terms and conditions can be changed from time-to-time by the parties, the at-will status of this agreement cannot be changed, amended, or altered. Termination as set forth in this paragraph cannot be reviewed under UC Personnel Policies for Staff Members Policy 70, Complaint Resolution.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the member shall be those set forth in the job description annexed hereto and incorporated in this contract. Additional duties may be assigned and the job description may be modified from time-to-time by management in order to accommodate changing circumstances and needs. Duties and responsibilities shall be conducted in accordance with the University's policies, procedures, and rules as established by management. Member agrees to perform all the duties set forth in member’s job description as well as those assigned by management.
C. HOURS OF WORK
[Insert for Fixed rate of pay: This appointment is [Percentage Number] percent of full time.] OR [Insert for Variable rate of pay: This appointment is [Percentage Number] up to percent of full time.] The specific work schedule will be defined by the [Name of Department and Division from SP Slotting Chart if applicable]. As an exempt employee, member will not receive overtime compensation or compensatory time off or additional compensation beyond the established salary for the position and member will be expected to work the amount of time necessary to perform the assigned duties.
D. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
[Insert appropriate Compensation Language for MSP contract at 50% time or more.]
MSP Physicians shall be subject to the same restrictions applied to external earnings of faculty participating in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan (HSCP). Unless otherwise agreed by the University, external earnings related to the MSP Physician’s University appointment must be turned over to the University, and retention of any portion of such earnings are subject to approval of the Department Chairperson and the Medical School’s Dean. (See Health Sciences Compensation Plan, Section IV.A.3. Other Miscellaneous Income That May be Retained by Plan Members.)
The member may be eligible for the following University health and welfare benefits:
UCRS/Social Security
Workers' Compensation
Unemployment Insurance
UC-Paid Life Insurance
UC-Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
UC-Paid Disability Insurance Plan
Employee-Paid Disability Insurance Plan
Health Plans
Dental Plans
Vision Care Plan
Employee-Paid Personal Life Insurance
UCRS Additional Retirement Programs
Employee-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
The member's eligibility to participate in the University's Retirement Plans and for coverage under the University's Group Life, Health, Dental and Disability Plans is governed by the terms of the respective plan.
E. APPLICATION OF PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR STAFF MEMBERS
1. The UC Personnel Policies for Staff Members listed below and annexed hereto are incorporated into this contract:
Policy 1 General Provisions
Policy 2.210 Absence from Work Policy
Policy 3 Types of Appointment: Contract Appointment
Policy 12 Nondiscrimination in Employment
Policy 14 Affirmative Action
Policy 23 Performance Management
Policy 31 Hours of Work
Policy 51 Reduced Enrollment Fees
Policy 70 Complaint Resolution (Staff Policy 12-for Nondiscrimination only)
Policy 80 Staff Personnel Records
Policy 81 Reasonable Accommodation
Policy 82 Conflict of Interest
Policy 83 Death Payments
2. In addition, current and/or amended Presidential policies regarding Policy for Protection of Whistleblowers from Retaliation, Policy on Substance Abuse, Patent Agreement Policy and UC’s Electronic Communications Policy, as well as other policies of general application, which the University may promulgate from time-to-time, shall apply.
3. No other UC Personnel Policies for Staff Members shall apply.
F. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY MEMBER
The member shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses, including travel expenses, incurred on behalf of the University in the performance of the member's duties. Reimbursement shall be in accordance with the University’s policies on travel and expense reimbursement. These policies may be amended by the University from time-to-time.
G. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The terms of this contract may be modified only by subsequent written agreement. In the event that any part of this contract is declared or rendered invalid by court decision or statute, the remaining provisions of the contract shall remain in full force and effect. California law shall govern the interpretation and construction of this contract.
Signed on: [Month/Day/Year]
at: [City/State]
Member:
[Type Physician’s Name]
Address:[Street/City/State]
For the University:
[Type Name of Department Supervisor/Division Chief
Evelyn Hidalgo
Associate Dean for Academic and Staff Administration
MSP CONTRACT ATTACHMENT
Physician’s Name:_____________________________UCSD Employee ID#___________________
Contract Information:
Percent Time: [Percent Time on Contract]
Annual Full Time Equivalent Salary Rate: [Total Annual Salary] or Hourly Rate:
Base Pay: [Dollar Amount] Non-base Pay: [Dollar Amount, if applicable]
Special Pay: [Insert description of duties performed & dollar amount to be paid for each duty.]
(Note: Department’s Special Pay Plan must be on file in SOM’s Faculty Compensation Office to make these payments.)
Incentive/Award Pay: [Total Amount of Incentive pay not to exceed 20% of Base Pay]
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Additional Required Information:
Valid California Medical License Number: [Insert Number] Expiration Date: [Month/Day/Year]
Board Certification Information: (if applicable):
Non Salaried Appointment term: From: [Month/Day/Year] To: [Month/Day/Year]
Division/Specialty: [Enter Physician’s Division/Specialty area.]
Additional information or comments:
Department Contact: __________________Phone: _________________Mail Code: ______________
[The final version of the MSP contract and all applicable paperwork will be sent to the “Department Contact” listed above.]
E-Mail Address: _____________________________________
Additional e-mail notifications requested: ______________________________________________________________
PCEC (Primary Care Executive Committee) Approval (if applicable): [Month/Day/Year]
Note: It is the Department’s responsibility to confirm that the financial information contained in this contract is properly noted and tracked in SALPRO and the Budget Model.