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Employee
Benefits
Lake District Hospital
Long-Term Care
Home Health & Hospice
700 South J Street
Lakeview, OR 97630
www.Lake-Health. com
"To care for our community with
respect & compassion through
excellence & teamwork"
Employee benefits are
determined under the status of
employment, i.e., full-time or part-
time. All employees must
complete a 500 worked hour
probationary period before
benefits are available.
Employees hired on a PRN (fill-in)
or temporary basis do not qualify
for benefits.
For more information about Lake
Health District=s employee
benefits, please refer to personnel
policies or contact the Human
Resources Department at (541)
947-2114, ext. 212or 280.
Lake Health District conducts preemployment
criminal background
checks and drug testing. Lake
Health District may also test
employees for alcohol and drugs
under the reasonable suspicion
policy.
This brochure is not intended to
be a legal document. All benefits
are governed by the terms of the
plan documents, available in
Human Resources.
Lake Health District strives to maintain the highest possible
standards of patient care. Part of our mission is to reward our
dedicated full-time and part-time employees with benefits that
are valued and lead to greater job satisfaction. These benefits
are equal to approximately 32 percent of an employee=s base
salary.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Health Coverage: The current health care plan covers
employees and legal dependents and includes medical, dental,
vision and prescription. The total premium is currently $926.17
with the Health District paying the majority of the premium.
Teamster members pay $138.93/month and other employee
participants including professionals & management pay
$234.68/month. The employees' share of the premium is
deducted from payroll
pre-tax, lowering the actual cost
.
Life Insurance: Lake Health District provides a $22,000 life
insurance policy for full-time and part-time employees who have
met their probationary period. This policy is in effect during the
employee=s employment.
Short-Term Disability: After 7 days of disability, $300 per
week (less taxes) is available up to 26 weeks for a qualified
medical disability for the employee only.
Long-Term Disability Insurance: The facility carries a long-
term disability plan available to those qualified employees who
would be off work for 6 months or more, based on a disability.
The insurance pays approximately 2/3 of monthly gross base
income under a certified disability and/or physician's order and
is determined by the policy language and the company providing
the policy.
Workers = Compensation: L a ke Health District provides
workers= compensation insurance for employees who have
claims for work-related injuries or illnesses.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE
Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid time off for full and part-time employees
combines vacation days, holidays, personal days, and four sick days
into a PTO bank, allowing for flexibility in planning and using accrued
paid time off. For hourly employees, PTO is granted based on the
number of hours normally worked. Salaried employees= PTO is based
on a 40-hour work week. Paid time off accrual begins with the 1st day
worked and can be accessed upon completion of probation. For all full
and part-time employees, accrual increases with length of employment.
A full or part-time employee who becomes ill or requires time off to care
for their ill child or family member with a serious health condition will
take PTO for the first three (3) consecutive days. Commencing with
the fourth (4th
) day of same illness, the employee will access Long-
Term Sick Bank hours.
Long-Term Sick Bank: Full and part-time employees are eligible for
Long-Term Sick Bank benefits. Long-Term Sick Bank credit will begin
accumulating from the employee=s first day of employment; however,
employees are not eligible to use Long-Term Sick Bank benefits during
their probationary period. The Long-Term Sick Bank may be accessed
immediately for out-of-town doctor appointments (first day only) or for
surgery and hospitalizations, but not Emergency Room visits. For
other short-term illnesses, PTO must be used for the first three (3)
consecutive days of missed scheduled work.
Family Medical Leave: Family medical leave permits an employee to
use up to 12 weeks of leave per year with job security. PTO/Sick Bank
usage will be required during leaves. Once the PTO/Sick Bank has
been depleted, leave will then convert to leave without pay status.
Maternity Leave: Pregnancy accommodation law allows for 12 weeks
of leave for one parent or split between both parents for a newborn or
adopted child.
Bereavement Leave: After completion of probationary period, an
employee is entitled to bereavement leave, with pay, for up to 5 days
depending on the relationship of the deceased relative to the employee
and the location of the funeral. This is specifically defined in the
personnel manual and union contracts.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Pension (401a): After one year of employment (full-time or part-time),
6% of the employee=s base wage is paid by Lake Health District for the
employee=s benefit to invest in a 401a. Employees are subject to
vesting and become 100% vested after 6 years of employment.
Tax Sheltered Annuities: (403-b) Several tax sheltered annuity
opportunities are available to employees through payroll deduction (up
to approximately 12% of their income). A TSA represents an excellent
way to save pre-tax wages for retirement and defer income taxes until
retirement. Under IRS rules, employees may borrow up to 50% of
available funds and take up to 5 years to repay, with no income tax
consequences.
Section 125 Plan: Full-time & part-time employees can participate in
the Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending Account), which allows you to
set aside pre-tax money each pay period for out-of-pocket child care
costs & health (medical & prescription) expenses not covered by
insurance.
Employee Discount for Hospital Services: Employees may receive
a 20% discount on any unpaid insurance balance for services received
within Lake District Hospital. This benefit is for employees only and
does not include the medical clinics.
Employees may also use vacation hours to pay hospital bills.
Retention Bonus: After a full-time or part-time employee completes
their first three (3) years of service or has completed 5 years of service,
they will receive a retention bonus. The bonus rate is calculated based
on the employee=s FTE hours (full-time or part-time). After the 1st three
years, full-time employees receive a $2000 bonus and part-time
employees receive a $750 bonus; then every five (5) years from date of
hire, full-time employees receive a $3000 bonus, and part-time
employees receive a $1500 bonus.
Air Life Membership: After the probationary period is completed, the
employee qualifies for family household air ambulance membership
with Air Life. The benefit is paid completely by the facility.
Educational Opportunities: Based on approval by the Board of
Directors, educational funding opportunities related to the employee=s
job or medical education are available.
In-service education is provided by the facility to enhance employees=
job performance, patient care and knowledge of their position. All in-
services are pre-approved by the supervisor and administrator.
Employees may be compensated with straight time for approved
attendance to non-mandatory in-services. Expenses related to in-
services out-of-town are reimbursed on pre-approved attendance, per
policy.
AFLAC: The facility allows AFLAC participation through payroll
deduction. Employees voluntarily have the opportunity to purchase a
variety of insurance and disability plans. Some of the premiums are
recognized by IRS to be deducted pre-tax.
Tuition Assistance: Full-time and part-time employees may apply for
assistance with the cost of tuition. Based on budget and/or internal
trust funds, work credit programs are available to employees who wish
to take college courses related to their current profession or to a future
need of the facility. External trust funds are available to the general
public for those wishing to pursue an LPN or RN degree.
Year=s Day, President=s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Full and part-time employees
receive PTO accrued Holiday pay for the number of hours their shift
would normally be, had they worked. Employees scheduled to work on
a holiday will receive over-time. Every effort is made to rotate holidays
among staff. Holidays are accrued and utilized through the PTO Bank.
Jury Duty: Employees called for jury duty are compensated for the
time to serve for the court system, related to interferences of their
scheduled work days. Proper advance notice to the supervisor is
required upon receipt of all jury duty notices.
Service Awards : Awards are given annually to employees beginning
after five years of service. In addition to other awards, employees with
longevity, receive award bonuses every 5 years beginning at the 20
year tenure mark.
Moving Assistance: There will be consideration for moving
assistance, depending on necessity to fill a position. If assistance is
provided, to avoid repayment, a contractual agreement requires an
employee to work 24 months.
Sign-On Bonus / Loan: Based on Board & Administrative approval,
up to $5000 will be considered for a sign-on bonus / loan for
Professional Staff, with a commitment to complete 24 months work,
with no repayment. Based on agreement, payout occurs upon
successful completion of probationary status.
Orientation: Department-specific, as well as facility-wide, personnel
orientation is provided during the first month of employment.
Parking: Parking is free and located near the hospital.
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