Date Posted:Mon, Oct 14 2002, 8:08:48 Author:John Angell Subject: Re: Massage Therapist In reply to:
Mrs Clarke
's message, "Massage Therapist" on Sun, Oct 13 2002, 15:14:37
My recomendation is that it is just best to charge them a flat monthly rental fee. There are issues with having them as employees or charging a percentage.
As employees, under WA Labor laws, you will need to pay them for the time they are required to be there. This may include time for no-shows and doing paper work. You will also need to keep in mind that you then accept the risk and time for collecting. By this I mean you pay the LMP no mater if you get paid or not, or how much you get paid.
If charging them a percentage, this may get into a kick-back issue and get you in trouble. Als, if the LMP is only sees a couple of clients, they only pay you that, and there may be little incentive in buliding a practice.
With a flat monthly rate - you avoid the employee issues and kick-back issues. The LMP pays you - even if they see no clients. And you get paid each month - no waiting for insurance to pay.
I highly recomend a contract with a yearly rent increase written into it. Make sure you check with an attorney on the contract - John
>Hi Everyone,
>
>Can anyone give me some ideas on the best way to
>incorporate Massage Therapists into your practice? Is
>it easier to pay them an hourly wage (and if so,
>what?), just rent the space....or a percentage (and
>what %?).
>
>Thanks for your feedback!
Re: Massage Therapist -- Jennifer Gutierrez (Happy, Jolly), Tue, Aug 29 2006, 11:31:53