Geriatrics Fellowship
Salary and Benefits
First year salary
Equal to fourth-year residency salary $48,010 for 2007-2008
Vacation
Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
Sick Leave
Twelve days of paid sick leave annually.
Medical Plan
Coverage is effective date of employment. Initially enrolled in the $500 deductible plan. Cost is determined by type of coverage: Individual Coverage, Parent/Child Coverage, or Family Coverage. Eligible expenses paid at 80%, with a 20% copayment.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Income protection in event of disability. Income is nontaxable and pays 60% of base salary. Policy includes death benefit. Effective upon employment.
Group Life Insurance
Protection for your beneficiary equal to your annual salary. Policy also includes an accidental death and dismemberment clause. Pitt County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) pays 100%. Coverage effective upon employment.
Dependent Life Insurance
Life insurance policy on dependent ($5,000/spouse; $2,500/children). PCMH pays 100%. Coverage is effective after 3 months.
Workers' Compensation
Compensation for lost work time and/or medical expenses for job-related accidents and illnesses. PCMH pays 100%.
Pharmacy Discounts
Reduced rate for prescribed drugs for employee and immediate family.
Flexible Benefits
On the first calendar quarter after completion of six months of service, residents will be able to choose a comprehensive, tax savings benefit program that includes medical and dental plans, child and health care reimbursement accounts and partnership savings (401[k]) plan. Additional group life insurance choices are also available on an after-tax basis.
Hospital Bill Discount
PCMH offers discounts to residents and immediate family members. Discount will apply if requested from the Business office within 60 days of insurance payment or denial.
Medical Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 will be provided by PCMH for each resident.
Additional Benefits
- Tuition Aid Plan
- Education/Travel Funds
- Professional Fees
- Lab Coats Allowance
- Laundry for Lab Coats
- Meal Tickets for On-Call Residents
- PDA with EBM software
These benefits programs are periodically reviewed and enhancement of benefits is an ongoing process. Specific information concerning any of these benefits is available from the PCMH Compensation & Benefits Department. To view .pdf documents about benefits and policies, click here.
