Free Physical Therapist (Locum)
Service Agreement
One 'misunderstood' verbal agreement leaves you working forty hours for free while the clinic pockets the insurance payout and leaves you holding the bag. Without a hard contract, you're just an unpaid volunteer with a mountain of student debt and zero recourse when they cut your shift.
Pro Contractor Tip
Demand a 'Guaranteed Minimum Hours' clause to ensure you get paid for the full day even when the clinic's scheduling department screws up and leaves you with an empty lobby.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Physical Therapist (Locum), "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Physical Therapist (Locum) services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization
- Neuromuscular Re-education Sessions
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
- Therapeutic Exercise Program Development
- Assistive Device Fitting and Training
- Discharge Summary and Progress Reporting
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Physical Therapist (Locum) services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
The clinic keeps cramming three patients into one time slot; how do I push back?
Stop playing hero and define your 'Patient-to-Provider Ratio' in the contract so you have a written boundary to point at when they try to turn your license into a sweatshop.
They promised to reimburse my travel and lodging, but now they're 'reviewing' my receipts.
Handshakes don't pay for gas; specify 'Reimbursable Expenses' and a 7-day payout window in your agreement to make sure your out-of-pocket costs don't become a permanent donation to their bottom line.
I'm spending three hours a night on documentation for free—is this just part of the job?
Only if you're a sucker. Write 'Administrative and Documentation Time' into your billable hours so that if your hands aren't on a patient, your eyes are still on the clock and you're getting paid for every keystroke.