Locum Dentist Contract

This Locum Dentist Contract (the "Contract") is entered into on [Date], by and between [Your Name], located at [Your Company Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Clinic Owner"), and [Locum Dentist's Name], residing at [Locum Dentist's Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Locum Dentist").

1. Parties Involved

Clinic Owner:

[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]

Locum Dentist:

[Locum Dentist's Name]
[Locum Dentist's Address]

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The Locum Dentist agrees to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Provide dental services to patients of the Practice by industry standards and best practices.
Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and professional guidelines governing dental practice.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation as required by law and Practice policies.
Collaborate with other dental professionals and staff members to ensure the highest level of patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment plans, procedures, and post-treatment care instructions.

3. Compensation

In consideration of the services provided by the Locum Dentist, the Practice agrees to compensate the Locum Dentist at the rate of $75 per hour, payable bi-weekly. The parties acknowledge that any additional services beyond the scope of this Contract may be subject to negotiation of additional compensation.

4. Duration of Service

The duration or term of this particular Contract is set to officially commence or start on the specified date we have listed as [Date]. From that point forward, the conditions and obligations of the Contract shall remain in effect and must be adhered to until the occurrence of the date recorded as [Date], which marks the conclusion or end of the contract term. It is important to note, however, that the contract may be subject to an earlier termination. This could happen if certain circumstances arise that align with the provisions that are specifically outlined within the contents of this document.

5. Confidentiality

The Locum Dentist who is being employed on a temporary or substitute basis, hereinafter referred to as the Locum Dentist agrees and commits to upholding stringent confidentiality standards. The scope of this confidentiality encompasses all data and information related to patients, the operations of the Practice, and any other proprietary data or information that may be deemed sensitive.

The Locum Dentist will have access to this information during their tenure under this Contract. This obligation of maintaining confidentiality is not time-bound and will extend even after the termination or expiration of the period of this Contract.

6. Termination

This contract can be terminated by either party involved, given that they provide written notice of termination to the other party. However, it should be understood that this act of termination does not excuse or release either party from fulfilling any obligations or duties that would have accumulated or taken effect before the designated termination date.

7. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

The Locum Dentist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Practice, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to the Locum Dentist's performance under this Contract.

8. Governing Law

The rules, regulations, and legal principles of this Contract shall be determined, interpreted, and guided by the laws that are operative within the jurisdiction of [State]. This remains applicable and must be adhered to at all times, irrespective of any existing conflicts between the principles of law applicable within the jurisdiction in question.

9. Entire Agreement

This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.

[YOUR NAME](Clinic Owner)

[DATE SIGNED]

[LOCUM DENTIST NAME](Locum Dentist)

[DATE SIGNED]