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The Therapist Employment Contract is essential for formalizing employment relationships between healthcare facilities and therapeutic professionals in Germany. This document is typically used when hiring physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, or psychological therapists in various healthcare settings. It ensures compliance with German employment law, including the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB), healthcare regulations, and data protection requirements under GDPR (DSGVO). The contract addresses specific aspects of therapeutic practice such as patient care standards, professional certification requirements, continuing education obligations, and medical confidentiality. It's particularly important for healthcare facilities to use this specialized contract rather than a general employment agreement due to the unique aspects of therapeutic practice and associated legal requirements in the German healthcare sector.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer (therapy practice/clinic) and employee (therapist), including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and the nature of the therapy practice

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the contract, including specific therapy-related terminology

4. Position and Duties: Detailed description of the therapist's role, responsibilities, and scope of practice

5. Commencement and Duration: Start date and term of employment (indefinite or fixed-term as per TzBfG)

6. Probationary Period: Length and terms of the initial probationary period

7. Working Hours and Location: Regular working hours, schedule, location(s) of work, and flexibility requirements

8. Remuneration: Base salary, payment schedule, and any performance-based compensation

9. Leave Entitlement: Annual leave, public holidays, and other types of leave as per German law

10. Sick Pay and Benefits: Sick leave entitlement and continued payment during illness as per EntgFG

11. Professional Requirements: Licensing, certifications, and continuing education requirements

12. Patient Confidentiality: Obligations regarding patient information and medical confidentiality

13. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and handling of sensitive data

14. Non-Competition: Restrictions during and after employment, subject to German law limitations

15. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination as per German law

16. Governing Law: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction