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BY STEVE BARRETT Relocation, Relocation, RELOCATION SO YOU'VE ACCEPTED that job o‚ er at a hospital 600 miles away, and it's time to pull up stakes. A decent relocation package from your new employer notwithstanding, moving can be something of a waking nightmare. But don't kid yourself: Lack of preparation can make the experience even more petrifying. To avoid that, physician recruiter Therese Karsten, MBA, CMSR, says physicians should ask t he r ig ht questions a nd do some pla n ning. Writing for West Virginia-based PracticeLink, she o‚ ers these tips to smooth the process: + Don't wait around. Early stages of negotiations for a new position are the time to fi nd out what relocation assistance the employer o‚ ers. + Check out the mover your employer prefers. That company has a significant interest in providing good service so it can continue to get referrals. + Beware the lowest bidder. It's no bargain if a moving company o‚ ers a great price only because it scrimped on essentials such as vehicle maintenance or employee background checks. + Protect yourself. Unless you want to risk having your homeowners insurance cover the medical bills of a moving company employee injured on your property, ascertain that the mover you are considering provides workers' compensation coverage. + Remember Fido. There is no universal policy regarding boarding or transporting pets. Get the details. + Document expenses correctly. Find out what verifi cation is required and what deadlines you must meet to ensure you a re properly reimbursed. ■ Avoiding eye contact is one early sign of autism. Learn the others today at autismspeaks.org/signs. Early diagnosis can make a lifetime of difference. YOU THINK SOMETHING MAY BE WRONG. THE ANSWER IS NOT STARING YOU IN THE FACE. M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S L O N G I S L A N D ■ 2 016 2 3 P H Y S I C I A N R E C R U I T M E N T 2 3