Benefits, Contracts, Policies, & Procedures
On this page, you will find an overview of House Staff benefits for 2012-2013, a sample employment agreement and our policies and procedures.
Overview of House Staff Benefits 2012-2013
Health Insurance
Health benefits become effective on the thirty-first (31st) day of employment; however, GME Office offers reimbursement for the purchase of a short term (30 day) health insurance policy. Personal Choice and Keystone HMO are the two available options; the house staff member contributes to the cost along with the hospital. Coverage may also be purchased for spouse and children at a discounted rate.
Malpractice Insurance
House staff members are provided malpractice insurance for the full time of employment while engaged in activities necessary for the completion of the training program. Any work outside the scope of the training program ("moonlighting") requires separate malpractice insurance.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Prescription drug coverage is included with each Tenet Select medical option and is only available if a medical option is chosen.
Vision
House staff will be required to contribute toward the premium. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
Dental Insurance
House staff will be required to contribute toward the premium. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
Life and Personal Accidental Insurance (Pal)
In addition to the basic life insurance paid by the hospital, supplemental life insurance may also be purchased equal to 1, 2, 3, or 4 times the annual benefit pay.
Resident Disability Program
This is a non-contributory plan providing salary continuation and Long-Term Disability benefits.
Vacation
All house staff members receive four weeks paid vacation per contract year. The actual number of vacation days is determined by each Program Director. Vacation time must be scheduled and approved by the Program Director.
Other Benefits
Meal allowance when on-call
Lab Coats and scrubs
Complimentary parking provided while on duty
Educational Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Support Training (BLS, PALS, NRP)
MT/ OT license initial applications and renewals (one renewal per PGY level MT or OT license)
401(k) Plan – Tenet matches 1.5%
Social Events
Educational Seminars – Diversity Training, Preparing to Practice as a Physician
Family & Medical Leave
Employee Assistance Program
