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Associate Benefits
 Ottumwa
Regional Health Center offers a comprehensive benefit
plan, including matching retirement plan, life and disability
insurance, hospital discounts, flexible spending accounts,
tuition assistance, CEU reimbursement, and up to 25
days paid time off during the first year of employment
(prorated for part-time).
ORHC is offering a new product called Healthy
Choice$ to its associates that combines the insurance
feature, along with an organized system to improve and
maintain the individual's health.
Benefits listed below, as well as other benefits may
be discussed further by calling the Human Resources
Department at 1-800-933-6742, Ext. 2405.
Paid Time Off
| Benefits |
Effective Eligibility |
Who Participates |
What you Receive |
Who Pays |
| Breaks |
On Hire Date |
FT-PT |
Two fifteen minute breaks per eight
hour shift. |
Hospital |
| Paid Time System (PTS) |
Completion of 90 day of continuous
service |
FT-PT |
Provides you time away from work
for rest and relaxation. Accrue up to 25 days during
first year with increase in accrual after 5 &
10 years of service. Used for 6 legal holidays,
sick days and requested paid time off. PT Associates
accrue PTS time on hours paid. |
Hospital |
| PTS Buy Back |
After 1 year |
FT-PT |
Offered twice yearly, eligible Associates
can buy a portion of their paid time system hours
at 100% of their hourly rate. |
Hospital |
| Sick Leave |
Completion of Probationary Period |
FT |
FT associates are vested with 20 sick
leave days. Paid only for illness/ accident after
third day at current rate of pay. |
Hospital |
| Bereavement Leave |
On Hire Date |
FT-PT |
Full time-3 days bereavement pay at
regular straight timer for immediate family. 1 day
bereavement for grandparents, grandchild. Part time-1
day bereavement pay at regular straight rate for
immediate family. |
Hospital |
| Reserve Military Training |
On Hire Date |
FT |
Associate receives differential pay
between hospital base pay & military pay for
a maximum of 15 working days per calendar year. |
Hospital |
| Jury Service |
On Hire Date |
FT-PT |
Associate may elect to receive either
jury pay or hospital pay. |
Hospital |
Special Pay
| Benefits |
Effective Eligibility |
Who Participates |
What you Receive |
Who Pays |
| Call Back |
On Hire Date |
Any Associate with standby status |
Associate is paid 1 1/2 times regular
rate of pay with a minimum guarantee of one hour. |
Hospital |
| Standby Pay |
On Hire Date |
Any Associate with standby status |
A per hour rate while on standby,
with 1 1/2 times hourly rate, when called in. |
Hospital |
| Shift Differential Pay |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
Shift differential paid Associates
working more than four hours between 3:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. |
Hospital |
| Week-End Differential |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
Additional differential for working
an unscheduled week-end shift. |
Hospital |
| High Volume Incentive |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
During peak periods, with low staffing,
associates can earn an extra $2-4 per hour when
working additional shifts. |
Hospital |
Discounts and Additional Benefits
| Benefits |
Effective Eligibility |
Who Participates |
What you Receive |
Who Pays |
| Hospital Discount |
On Hire Date |
All Associates and dependents |
Hospital charges for services not
covered by insurance will be discounted by 50% |
Hospital & Associate |
| Sick Child Care |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
Offered to Associates- Sick Child
Care on our Pediatrics Care Unit at a discounted
rate. |
Associate |
| Core Benefits |
Completion of Probation Period (90)
Days |
All Associates |
Certain hospital-provided programs
and tests, such as Mammography, weight reduction
class, etc. |
Hospital |
| Associate Events Picnic, Service
Awards, and numerous other activities |
On Hire Date |
All Associates and their immediate
family |
Food and entertainment for the family |
Hospital |
Savings Plans
| Benefits |
Effective Eligibility |
Who Participates |
What you Receive |
Who Pays |
| Credit Union |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
Associate has the opportunity to participate
in financial services through hospital payroll deduction.
Credit Union offers excellent dividends, low cost
loans, share drafts and other services |
Associate |
| Pension Plan |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
A tax deferred investment that insures
the employees a monthly income for life upon retirement.
Contributions are tax exempt until withdrawn from
program. Hospital contributes 3 1/2% |
Hospital
3 1/2% Associate
3 1/2% or more |
| Tax Sheltered Annuity |
On Hire Date |
FT-PT |
4 Programs that permit tax differed
savings through payroll deduction, a portion of
your income (maximum of 20% inclusive of hospital
pension contribution) into an annuity, for future
retirement income. |
Associate |
Education
| Benefits |
Effective Eligibility |
Who Participates |
What you Receive |
Who Pays |
| CEU Reimbursement |
After 6 Months |
FT-PT |
Dollars available toward required CEUs |
Hospital |
| Tuition Assistance |
After 6 Months |
FT-PT |
Tuition Assistance available for FT & PT Associates,
applicable to current position or promotional opportunity.
Includes special certifications |
Hospital |
| Computer Loan |
After 6 Months |
FT-PT |
Hospital will finance a computer loan up to $2000
with repayment by payroll deduction over 18 months. |
Associate |
Insurance and Pretax Deductions
| Benefits |
Effective Eligibility |
Who Participates |
What you Receive |
Who Pays |
| Health Insurance |
On 1st of the month
Following 30 days |
FT-PT Associates working 40 hours or more per
pay period |
Flat compartment on office services and a prescription
drug card. Choice of deductibles and out of pocket
maximums. |
FT hospital pays 60% for single or family. PT
hospital pays 30% |
| Healthy Choice$ |
Optional with Health Insurance |
FT-PT Associates enrolled in Health Insurance |
An opportunity to reduce your Health Insurance
cost as a health incentive program. |
Hospital pays additional amount. FT: 70-90% PT:
40-60% |
| Dental Insurance |
On 1st of the month
Following 30 days |
FT-PT Associates working 40 hours or more per
pay period |
Routine Exam once every six months pays at 100%.
Includes basic and major procedures along with Dependent
Orthodontics |
FT Hospital pays 75 % of single cost. PT hospital
pays. 40% of single cost. |
| Flexible Spending Account |
On 1st of the month
Following 30 days
|
FT-PT Associates |
Associate has the opportunity to participate in
Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Reimbursement.
Pays for non-reimbursable medical items such as
eyeglasses, deductibles, etc. with pre tax dollars. |
Optional for Associate |
| Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Insurance |
Completion of Probationary Period (90 days) |
FT |
A Life Insurance policy and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance policy each provides amount
equal to your annual salary. Also provided is $2000
coverage Life Insurance policy for spouse and $2000
coverage Life Insurance policy for each child. |
Hospital |
| Disability Insurance Short Term- Long Term |
Completion of Probationary Period (90 days) |
FT |
Disability benefits begin on 30th cal. day of
disability and provide 60% of basic weekly earnings
up to a max amount per week for max of 26 wks. 60%
of basic mo. earning continues for additional 2
yrs. max. PT- See Human Resources for more information. |
Hospital |
| Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance |
Completion of Probationary Period (90 days) |
PT |
Disability benefits begin on 30th cal. day of
disability and provide 60% of basic weekly earnings
up to a max amount per week for max of 26 wks. 60%
of basic mo. earning continues for additional 2
yrs. max. PT- See Human Resources for more information. |
Associate |
| Whole Life Insurance |
On Hire Date |
FT
|
Can purchase Whole Life Insurance at group rate
through payroll deduction. |
Associate
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| Mal-Practice Insurance |
On Hire Date |
All Associates |
Umbrella coverage for hospital and staff |
Hospital |
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