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Not sure for a workaround; in some states they are illegal, in others are legal. Some companies do not actually enforce it or they may do it at their discretion. I am in the same boat as you.
Agree w/"Director 1", if you've already completed info search re: "Are Non-compete clauses in employment contracts for (fill-in your city and state) legal and binding?", then the next step would be to consider a consultation with a local Employment Law Attorney or similar (to answer definitively whether your specific city & state can actually ENFORCE non-compete clause). Sometimes it depends on the specific industry you're working in (which i presume is healthcare, since you're in this Bowl!) Hope that helps.
Meanwhile, if it's worst case scenario (your city/state CAN legally enforce non-compete clause), consider a sideways pivot to a related field of study or industry. Sometimes a "closed door" in your current path, forces you to think creatively about what you really want to focus on (or perhaps a different area of research that you've been curious to explore, but felt like you were already committed to current research focus).
Serendipity can sometimes offer novel choices & paths! If you're in public hospital/facility, consider working for private company, and vice-versa. Keep your heart open to parallel paths & opportunities that you can still use your core skills & strengths, as well as offer you a chance to GROW in new skills/areas of interest.
So-called "informational interviews" (chats with other pro's in your area of research, or areas you'd like to explore) may be able to give you insights into other paths or companies to explore, AND you could possibly get an answer to your question: "Is my current Non-Compete Clause enforceable for my line-of-work (in my city/state)?".
As often as possible, end the "info interview" asking, "Is there anyone else you would recommend that I speak to, who can help me explore (fill-in area of interest), or just think this through?" (obviously, when current person says, "Yes" get the next person's contact info). And quickly ask, "Should i go ahead and contact XYX? Or should i wait a couple days for you to alert them?" (If they say, go ahead & contact them right away, ask if you can say you were referred by them).
This way, you're creating your own, customized professional network. Each info interview will nudge you closer & closer to your next permanent position, & simultaneously help you refine WHERE you should go & WHAT you should do, in your next position.
Besides, multiple employment studies agree that networking is the highest probability way of securing a new job (you're a "warm lead" in sales lingo, as opposed to a "cold lead" = unknown/unfamiliar entity).
Apologies, very long-winded. Hope it helps , though :)
Check the state regulations. For some states they are not enforceable if you make under a certain amount.