School of Medicine
MANAGEMENT / SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
Contract Appointment (Physician)
This employment contract (hereinafter "Contract") is entered into on
by and between The Regents of the
University of California, a Constitutional corporation, on behalf of the University of California, Health System
(hereinafter "University" or "management") and
(hereinafter "Employee") pursuant to Personnel Policies
for Staff Members. This contract sets forth all terms and conditions of employment concerning the contract
appointment of the Employee to the Contract position of
in
.
A. TERM OF CONTRACT
This contract is to have a definite term of beginning on
and terminating on
. The appointment will
terminate automatically on the termination date unless, prior to the termination date, the contract is extended or
renewed. In addition, the contract may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause, by
serving written notice on the other party. Termination as set forth in this paragraph is not reviewable under
Personnel Policy for Staff 70, Complaint Resolution.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the employee shall be those set forth in the position description annexed hereto
and incorporated in this contract. Additional duties may be assigned and the position description may be modified
from time to time by management 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.
C. HOURS OF WORK
This appointment is at
% percent of full-time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation.
D. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is assigned to a title within the Management and Senior Professional Staff Program (MSP). The
salary grade for this position is MSP (
). Changes in salary must be made by contract revision.
Employee's annualized base salary ("Base Salary") is
based on 100% of full time. In the event Employee's
appointment is less than 100% of full-time, then the Base Salary shall be prorated appropriately.
(Required when compensation will include non-base or incentive pay):
The Employee's salary is governed by the UCDHS Staff Physician Compensation Plan.
(Optional):
Non-Base Salary: Employee's annualized non-base salary is based on 100% of full-time.
In the event the Employee's appointment is less than 100% of full time, then non-base salary shall be prorated
appropriately. Non-base salary shall not be considered covered compensation under the UC Retirement Plan.
Incentive Pay: Employee may be eligible for incentive pay up to
% of base pay to be paid (annually/semi-
annually). Incentive pay shall be determined using performance based criteria noted in the attached Addendum.
Incentive pay shall not be considered covered compensation under the UC Retirement Plan. * If this contract is
terminated for any reason, Employee may, at University's discretion, receive a pro-rata share of Incentive Pay for
the time employed.
(90-100%):
Outside earnings for full time employees are subject to the limitations and procedures described in the UCDHS
Limitations on Outside Earnings for Full Time MSP Staff Physicians (Attached).
The employee shall receive the health and welfare benefits subject to the eligibility requirements of
the University of California Benefit Programs regulations.
E. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
In addition to such other University policies and procedures as may be applicable, the Employee shall, during the
term of this appointment, meet and maintain the following qualifications:
1. Employee shall maintain a current license to practice medicine in the State of California
2. Employee shall be an active member in good standing with full privileges of the Medical Staff of the
University of California, Davis Health System ("UCDHS") or other hospitals where the Department
Chair assigns work.
3. Employee shall be Board Certified or eligible in the specialties identified in the Position Description, if
any.
4. Employee shall maintain a federal DEA license without restrictions, to the extent necessary to render
professional medical services pursuant to the job duties and responsibilities set forth in the Position
Description. (Exhibit A).
5. Employee shall maintain the ability to render professional medical services, unimpaired by drug or
alcohol use, injury, illness, or mental incompetency, subject to the University's obligations and the
Employee's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation of 1973, and similar
state law concerning discrimination on the basis of disability, to the extent applicable.
6. Employee must abide by the UCD Health Science Campus Professional Fee Billing Compliance Plan.
Failure to maintain these qualifications will lead to immediate termination of the Employment
Contract.
F. HEALTH SCIENCES CLINICAL PROFESSOR (WITHOUT SALARY) APPOINTMENT
The employee is required to maintain a Health Sciences Clinical Professor (without salary) appointment in the
Department of (
) as a condition of employment.
G. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Professional liability insurance is provided under the University of California Self Insurance Program for activities
that are within the course and scope of University employment.
H. APPLICATION OF MANAGEMENT/SENIOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM PERSONNEL POLICIES
The Personnel Policies listed below and annexed hereto are incorporated into this contract:
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
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3
12
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43B
43C
43 E
43 G
45
70
80
81 A, B, D
82
General Provision
Types of Positions (definition only)
Nondiscrimination in Employment
Hours of Work
Pregnancy Disability Leave
Family & Medical Leave (if employee meets eligibility requirements)
Work Incurred Illness or Injury
Effect on Benefits
Military Leave
Complaint Resolution (discrimination complaints only)
Staff Personnel Records
Reasonable Accommodation
Conflict of Interest
The following policies shall also apply to employees appointed at 50 percent time or more:
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
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42
46
Holidays
Vacation
Sick Leave
Administrative Leave with Pay (except Section C)
No other Personnel Policies for Staff Members shall apply.
I. 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.
Employee
Date
Chair
Date
Department of
Fred Meyers, MD, MACP
Executive Associate Dean
School of Medicine
Date
Stephen Chilcott
Date
Interim Executive Director, Human Resources
UC Davis Health System
Attachment A
Compensation Plan for Staff Physicians
Outside Professional Income
Full-time staff physicians covered by the Compensation Plan for Staff Physicians must follow requirements for
outside professional income consistent with the UCD School of Medicine Health Sciences Compensation Plan for
academic faculty, Alternative option.
The following categories of income which are accrued by occasional service may be received and retained directly
by plan members. The Department Chair and/or Dean shall monitor the frequency of individual activity in these
areas:
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Income from occasional outside professional activity (other than patient care).
Prizes, defined as gifts in recognition of personal achievements and not for services rendered.
Royalties, defined as shares of proceeds for contributions as authors or inventors, as allowed under the
University's copyright and patent policies.
Honoraria, defined as payments by agencies outside the University for occasional lectures and similar
public appearance beyond normal academic responsibilities to the University of California and which are
not in return for other services, whether given directly or indirectly.
University honoraria, defined as payment for occasional lectures or similar services performed on a
University of California campus as permitted by Academic Personnel Policy.
Administrative stipends, defined as payment by the University for responsibilities related to administration
and above and beyond normal academic responsibilities.
Income from a profession or activities unrelated to the training and experience, which is the individual's
qualification for University appointment as determined by the Department Chair in consultation with the
Dean.
Other outside professional income, excluding those derived from patient care or from sources listed above, may
be received and retained directly by plan members up to a maximum threshold, defined in the UCD School of
Medicine Health Sciences Compensation Plan Implementation Procedures as $20,000 or 20% of the individual's
base salary (whichever is greater). Outside professional income exceeding this maximum will be collected by the
department. Examples of these types of outside professional activities include consulting for government,
industry, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and expert professional witness activities. Income retained
from outside professional activities must be for occasional service (other than patient care) not to exceed 21 days
(168 hours) of such service per fiscal year.
Each MSP physician in the compensation plan retaining income from outside professional activities must provide
to the Department Chair a report describing sources from which the member obtained income, amounts earned,
time spent on these activities, and an attestation of adherence to procedures in implementing the attached
Compensation Plan guidelines. This report is due annually.