Your Questions, Answered

  • Recruiters represent employers.

    AxisMD represents physicians.

    Recruiters are compensated by the hiring organization. Our role is to provide independent, physician-aligned strategy — evaluating compensation structure, leverage, partnership terms, and long-term economic impact.

    We work for you.

  • Attorneys review legal language.

    AxisMD evaluates structure, economics, and negotiation leverage along with the legal language.

    We focus on compensation design, productivity modeling, partnership economics, and long-term trajectory.

  • No.

    While many of our clients are early-career physicians reviewing their first contracts, we also support:

    • Mid-career physicians considering transitions
    • Physicians evaluating partnership
    • Private practices seeking executive advisory
    • Growing specialty groups

    We serve physicians at pivotal inflection points.

  • Our contract review typically includes:

    • Compensation structure analysis
    • RVU or collections modeling
    • Bonus threshold evaluation
    • Non-compete review
    • Termination clause assessment
    • Partnership track evaluation
    • Negotiation strategy guidance

    We focus on both immediate compensation and long-term earning trajectory.

  • In most cases, we provide structured negotiation strategy and scripting so physicians maintain direct communication.

    In select full-representation engagements, we provide multi-round negotiation support and strategic positioning guidance.

    We can discuss the best strategy for your unique situation.

  • We offer structured flat-fee and hybrid pricing models.

    For contract representation, many physicians choose between:

    • Flat-fee engagement
    • Hybrid model (base fee + performance-based success fee)

    Fractional executive advisory for practices is structured as a monthly retainer or defined project scope.

    Pricing is discussed transparently after the scope of work is determined.

  • Yes.

    All discussions are confidential. No outreach occurs without your explicit consent. We understand the sensitivity of employment negotiations and practice operations.

    Discretion is foundational to our work.

  • We work across medical and surgical specialties.

    Our focus is not specialty-specific — it is structural and strategic. Compensation modeling, governance alignment, and negotiation leverage principles apply across specialties.

    We have specific experience negotiating nearly every specialty from primary care to adult cardiology to pediatric subspecialties and everything in between.

  • Yes.

    We provide structured offer comparison, including:

    • Compensation modeling
    • Partnership economics evaluation
    • Geographic and non-compete analysis
    • Long-term trajectory assessment

    Our goal is to clarify upside, risk, and leverage before you decide.

  • Fractional executive advisory provides strategic leadership support to private practices and physician groups without hiring a full-time executive.

    Common areas include:

    • Revenue cycle optimization
    • Compensation redesign
    • Governance structure
    • Growth strategy
    • Operational performance improvement

    It is executive-level guidance delivered on a structured, part-time basis.

  • We begin with a structured strategy call to understand your situation, goals, and timeline.

    If representation or advisory support is appropriate, we outline engagement options and next steps.

    There is no obligation to move forward.

  • Before you sign.

    The earlier we review structure, the more leverage exists.

    However, even if you are mid-negotiation or evaluating a transition, we can still provide strategic clarity.

  • If you don’t see a particular need listed on our website, you can still reach out to us for an initial conversation. Our services list is not exhaustive. If we do not have the skillset in house, we can likely connect you with folks that do!