CONRAD 30, SIGNED BY DR. COCHRANE.PDF

Maricopa County
CONRAD 30 PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Physician Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into at Phoenix, Maricopa County

Arizona on July 11, 2022, by and between Dr. Katherine Cochrane (“Physician”) and Maricopa County
(‘the County”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, The County desires to employ Physician as Medical Examiner, jn the

Office of the Medical Examiner (department) to provide the benefits of Physician's expertise in the area of
Forensic Pathology and medicolegal death investigation and generally to improve public health and safety
for the community, including the poor and disadvantaged; and,

WHEREAS, Physician will be employed as a Medical Examiner; and,

WHEREAS, Physician desires to be employed by the County for the purposes of providing the above
enumerated services; and,

WHEREAS, Physician understands and acknowledges the critical importance of the County’s need
to maintain quality professional medical care, to maintain high standards care, to maintain accreditation
and licensing with both governmental agencies and private entities.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth
below, the County and Physician covenant and agree as follows:

I. DUTIES

1.1 Duties. Physician agrees to engage in the full-time duties (minimum of 40 hours per week) as a
medical practitioner of the County in a designated health services shortage area, maintaining the highest
principles of medical ethics. Physician also agrees and understands that in addition to the minimum of 40
hours per week of work in a designated health services shortage area, additional evening and weekend
medical services may be required.

Physician agrees that educational activities and scholarly work are important roles of the County and will
devote time and effort to following their obligations to the Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver program. Consistent with
the requirements of the Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver program, Physician also agrees to the following:

e Physician will provide services for a minimum of 40 hours per week for three years at the eligible
worksite or worksite listed below;

e Any amendments to the Employment Agreement will adhere to state and federal J-1 visa waiver
requirements;

e Physician agrees to meet the requirements set forth in Section 214(l) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act, and is fully aware of these requirements;

Duties will be performed at:

Facility Name: Forensic Science Center, Office of the Medical Examiner
Address: 701 W. Jefferson Street

Address: Phoenix AZ 85007

Telephone Number: 602-506-3322

Estimated schedule of hours per week at this specific location: 40

1.2 Applications. Physician agrees to provide complete and accurate information on all applications
for employment with the County and credentialing as deemed necessary by the County. In the event
Physician fails to be credentialed, this Agreement will become null and void.

1.3 Re-Structure of Duties. Physician acknowledges that the County may, as it deems necessary, re-
define or re-structure the Physician’s area(s) of duty or department(s) of appointment.

Il. SPECIFIC DUTIES

21 The Job Title of Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, will direct the general and specific duties and
assignments to be performed by Physician.

Il. TERM

3.1 This Agreement shall commence July 11, 2022, and end July 10, 2025, (commencement date
not to exceed 90 days of receiving the J-1 waiver approval and employment authorization from the USCIS).
(Term must be three full years, e.g., 36 months.)

IV. COMPENSATION

41 Salary. During the initial term of this Agreement, salary, which may be paid from a number of
funding sources by the County to Physician, shall be $210,000 per year. Annual increases are determined
by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on a fiscal year (July 1). At all times, the wage will remain
at or above the “prevailing wage” (as defined by H-1B visa regulations) in the Physician’s specialty in
Phoenix, Arizona. Funds for payroll purposes will come from currently available fiscal year funds.

4.2 Augmentation and/or Special Augmentation. Compensation in addition to salary, ie.,
augmentation/special augmentation, also referred to as bonuses is discretionary.

4.3 Benefits. Benefits or perquisites shall be provided as outlined in the Employee Benefit Overview
attached hereto as Attachment “A,” along with any subsequent addenda, which shall be incorporated herein
by reference.

V. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

5.1 The County may terminate this Agreement for cause for any of the following, which may include,
but not be limited to, the Physician’s failure to maintain an accepted quality of medicolegal death
investigation as determined by the County; Physician's failure to maintain a current unrestricted license to
practice medicine in the State of Arizona; any sanction imposed on Physician as a result of the commission
of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; Physician’s failure to maintain board certification
in the area(s) of the physician’s specialty; insubordination, flagrant tardiness, interpersonal problems in the
workplace with colleagues or associates; failure to comply at all times with the requirements of the J-1
Waiver or subsequent visa status.

VI. CONFIDENTIALITY & PROPRIETORY INFORMATION

6.1 Physician acknowledges that the County has, and will have, confidential information including, but
not limited to, the following: inventions, equipment, products, prices, costs, discounts, future plans,
business affairs, trade secrets, technical matters, patient lists, copyrights and other information which are

valuable, special and unique assets of the County. Physician agrees that Physician will not at any time or
in any manner, either directly or indirectly, divulge, disclose or communicate in any manner any information
to any third party or use such information in any manner without the prior written consent of The County or
unless required by applicable federal or state law. Physician will protect the information and treat it as
strictly confidential. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material violation of this Agreement and will
entitle the County to seek legal and/or equitable relief. Damages to The County, which result in legal action,
will subject Physician to all costs associated with the collection thereof, including, but not limited to, interest,
court costs, expenses and attorney’s fees. The confidentiality of this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect after the termination of Physician’s employment.

Vil. VACATION AND SICK LEAVE

7.1 Physician shall earn vacation and sick leave as provided by The County policies and in accordance
with state laws. Vacation leave must be taken at a time mutually convenient to The County and Physician
and must be approved in advance by the Department. All employees are entitled to earn vacation beginning
on the first day of employment and terminating on the last day of duty and sick time, without deduction of
salary beginning on the first day of employment and terminating the last day of duty. All leave must be
recorded appropriately by Human Resources.

Vill. COMPLIANCE WITH THE COUNTY RULES

8.1 Physician agrees to comply with all the County rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and state
law. Physician recognizes their responsibility to obtain and become familiar with such rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures.

IX. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

9.1 Physician shall adhere to and abide by all statutes, laws, and County policies including, but not
limited to, conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety. Prior to engaging in any activity which
might be considered by a County official as a conflict of interest, Physician shall first disclose the matter to
Human Resources to obtain a determination regarding whether such activity comports with institutional
principles.

X. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
10.1 Physician shall obtain and maintain a permanent unrestricted medical license with the State of
Arizona. Furthermore, the Physician will obtain and/or maintain board certification in anatomic pathology
or anatomic and clinical pathology and in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology within two
years of hire as required by the position for which the Physician is employed.
XI. RETURN OF PROPERTY

11.1. Upon termination of employment, Physician agrees to deliver all property including, but not limited
to, keys, records, notes, data, modems, supplies, and equipment of any nature in Physician's possession
or under Physician's control, which is the County’s property or related to County business.

XII. OTHER PROVISIONS

12.1 Entirety. This written Agreement and any attachments incorporated herein by reference contain
the sole and entire Agreement between the parties and supersede any and all other agreements between

the parties. The parties acknowledge and agree that neither of them has made any representation with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement or any representations inducing the execution and delivery
of this Agreement, except such representations as are specifically set forth in this Agreement, and each of
the parties acknowledges that such party has relied on such party’s own judgment in entering into the
Agreement. The parties further acknowledge that any statements or representations that may have
previously been made by either of them, or their representatives, to the other are void and of no effect and
that neither of them has relied thereon in connection with such party’s dealings with the other.

12.2 Amendment. This Agreement and any attachments incorporated herein by reference may be
modified or amended only if such amendment is made in writing and signed by the signatory parties hereto,
or their designees. Any amendment to this Agreement will adhere to State and Federal J-1 visa waiver
requirements.

12.3 Severability. This Agreement and any attachments incorporated herein by reference shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, and, if for any reason any portion of this Agreement is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the enforceability of the Agreement as limited or modified by a
court of competent jurisdiction.

12.4 Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement or any attachments
incorporated herein by reference shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation on that party’s right to
subsequently enforce and compel compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

12.5 Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement and any attachments incorporated herein by reference
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, and venue of any dispute shall be in Maricopa County,
Arizona.

12.6 Notice. Physician shall at all times during their employment have on file in the Department of
Human Resources a current mailing address (street address and, if applicable, post office box number).
All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered
in person; deposited in the United States mail, certified return receipt requested addressed as follows; or
sent via email:

THE COUNTY: Maricopa County
Office of the Medical Examiner
701 W Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Amy.rex@maricopa.gov

PHYSICIAN: (insert address)

MOQ W Lincoln STREET

APT 417

Proem, at 85003

Katnerwe. Cou2ane © MARCA, Coy
12.7 Change of Address. Such addresses (see Section 12.6) may be changed from time to time by
either party by providing written notice in the manner set forth above.

12.8 Understanding of Agreement. The Physician acknowledges that they have have had the
opportunity to consult legal counsel and has read and understands this Agreement and all the terms and
conditions contained herein.

12.9 Effective Date of Agreement. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first written
above in Section Ill “Term”.

12.10 Maricopa County Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund. In accordance with Section 1.7.7 of the Maricopa
County Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund (“Trust”), Physician shall be deemed an employee and have the same
coverage provided to them as a Maricopa County employee for the purposes of coverage under the Trust.

| have reviewed and agree with the employment agreement as stated and have initialed any changes or
additions, which have been discussed and agreed to by the Physician, and the County.

BY: Modo T/AB/ R042
PHYSICIAN DATE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized
Officer this day of , 2022.

MARICOPA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Date:

ATTEST:

Clerk of the Board

Date:

Approved as to form:

Deputy County Attorney

Date:

Estimated Candidate Benefits/Compensation Statement
FULL-TIME (> 50%)

Name: Katherine Cochrane

DIRECTION COMPENSATION $210,000

Calculations Based on Full-time Salary of: $210,000
Employer Contribution to Retirement $25,263
Direct Benefits Compensation Total $25,263
TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATION $235,263

INDIRECT COMPENSATION

Employer Contribution to Social Security $11,246
Professional Development $4,000
Health Insurance Premium Sharing $13,632

MPIP Insurance Program
Premiums paid by department, taxable income to employee

Long Term Disability $294

Term Life $190

Dental $837

Provision for Liability Insurance (I) $9

INDIRECT COMPENSATION TOTAL $30,208
(=f-l=m)

TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COMPENSATION $265,471

Additional Support:

Reimbursement of relocation and moving
Expenses not to exceed: $10,000

Attachment A