Texas Healthcare Employment Attorney

For Healthcare Providers

We represent nurses, physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other licensed healthcare professionals in a wide range of employment matters.

Our services include:

• Employment Contract Drafting & Negotiation: We draft, review, and negotiate employment, independent contractor, and medical director agreements to protect your interests and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Partnership & Ownership Agreements: We guide providers through partnership buy-ins, practice ownership structures, and compensation arrangements, helping you understand your rights, risks, and obligations.
• Drug Allegations & Investigations: We defend healthcare professionals facing drug diversion, impairment, or substance use allegations, protecting both employment and licensure.
• Termination & Disability Issues: We handle cases involving wrongful termination, disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, and fitness-for-duty disputes.
• Workplace Investigations: We represent and advise providers during internal investigations, ensuring fairness and due process.
• Restrictive Covenants: We negotiate or challenge non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements that impact career mobility.
• Severance & Exit Negotiations: We secure favorable terms in severance packages and protect reputations in transitions.

Whether you’re entering a new employment relationship, facing an investigation, or leaving a position, Dike Law Group ensures you’re protected every step of the way.

For Healthcare Businesses

We counsel hospitals, pharmacies, physician groups, and healthcare organizations on employment law compliance, workforce management, and dispute resolution.

Our employment law services for healthcare employers include:

• Employment Agreement Drafting: We create clear, compliant contracts for staff, physicians, and contractors that align with both business goals and healthcare regulations.
• Partnership & Buy-In Structures: We draft and negotiate partnership, shareholder, and ownership agreements for providers joining or buying into a practice or healthcare entity.
• Workplace Investigations: We conduct or advise on drug diversion, substance use, misconduct, or policy violation investigations.
• Termination & Disability Guidance: We advise on termination decisions, accommodations, and return-to-work processes to minimize liability and ensure compliance.
• Policy Development: We draft and implement employee handbooks, disciplinary policies, and drug and impairment protocols tailored to healthcare settings.
• Regulatory Compliance: We ensure compliance with ADA, FMLA, and state and federal labor laws, protecting your organization from risk.
• Dispute Defense: We defend against wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims.

We help healthcare employers balance operational needs with legal compliance — and maintain professional integrity in every employment decision.

Drug-Related Allegations & Investigations

Drug and impairment allegations in healthcare settings require swift and sensitive handling. These situations can trigger employment actions, licensing reviews, or regulatory reporting obligations.

Our firm represents both employers and employees in:

• Drug diversion and controlled substance investigations
• Positive drug test disputes and fitness-for-duty evaluations
• Workplace impairment or prescription misuse allegations
• Internal investigations and corrective action planning
• Policy creation and compliance training for healthcare facilities

We approach each case with discretion, protecting reputations and ensuring compliance with healthcare and employment law standards.

Termination, Disability & Fitness-for-Duty

Employment decisions involving health conditions or disabilities are especially sensitive in healthcare environments. Dike Law Group provides clear, strategic guidance for:

• Wrongful termination related to disability or illness
• Failure-to-accommodate and medical leave disputes
• Fitness-for-duty and return-to-work evaluations
• Termination for cause following workplace investigations
• Policy and documentation support to ensure compliance with labor and healthcare laws

We help both employers and employees handle these matters lawfully and respectfully — minimizing disruption and protecting all parties’ rights.

Employment Contracts & Partnership Buy-Ins

Our firm regularly drafts and negotiates:

• Employment contracts for physicians, nurses, and other licensed professionals
• Medical director agreements and independent contractor arrangements
• Partnership, shareholder, and buy-in agreements for healthcare entities
• Compensation and incentive structures that align with regulatory requirements

We ensure every agreement is clear, enforceable, and designed to prevent disputes down the line. Whether you’re hiring, being hired, or buying into a healthcare business, Dike Law Group protects your interests at every stage.

Why Healthcare Clients Choose Dike Law Group

Comprehensive Legal Support: From contracts and investigations to complex terminations — we handle it all.

Healthcare Industry Focus: We don’t just practice employment law — we understand healthcare.

Dual Perspective Advantage: We represent both providers and employers, giving us strategic insight into both sides.

Discreet & Strategic Advocacy: We resolve disputes efficiently and protect professional reputations.