Residents' salary and benefits
House staff salary
The information below highlights salary information for Dignity Health East Valley family medicine, internal medicine, and general surgery residency programs.
PGY-1 = $64,755.65
PGY-2 = $67,987.78
PGY-3 = $71,400.73
PGY-4 = $74,678.07
PGY-5 = $78,000.61
2023 Residents benefits summary
Benefits Eligibility
Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC), Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC), St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center (SJWMC) ,Arizona General Hospitals, and Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and part time benefits-eligible employees as part of their total compensation package. Residents (and their eligible dependents) become eligible for benefits on the first day of their contract.
Medical plans
Employees have two medical plan options to choose from: The Dignity Health Arizona Preferred Plan and the Dignity Health Arizona Premier Plan. The Dignity Health Arizona Preferred Plan is a “no premium” plan for employees. This means there is no premium cost to employees. The employee and employer share the cost for coverage under the Dignity Health Arizona Premier Plan. Each medical plan offers a broad array of services, including hospital and physician services, prescription drugs and preventive benefits.
Dental plans
There are three dental plans to choose from. The Preventive Option Plan is a “no premium” plan. This means there is no premium cost to employees and their covered dependents. It provides 100% coverage for exams, cleanings and x-rays. The High Option Plan and the Delta 2500 Plan include preventive, restorative and prosthetic coverage, as well as orthodontia coverage. The employee and employer share the cost for coverage under these two plans. Annual and lifetime maximums apply. The per pay period premium amounts are shown in the image.
Vision plans
There are two vision plans to choose from. The Dignity Health Vision Plan is a “no premium” plan and offers a comprehensive eye exam once per calendar year and frames, lenses or contact lenses every other calendar year. As a “no premium” plan, there is no premium cost to employees and their covered dependents. The Dignity Health Vision Plus Plan provides a comprehensive eye exam, frames, lenses or contact lenses once per calendar year. The employee and employer share the cost for this coverage.
Employee Life Insurance
Company paid benefit of two times annual base pay for residents. Residents may purchase additional coverage in the amount of $50,000 or 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 times annual base pay. Proof of good health may be required for certain levels of coverage.
Dependent Life Insurance
Residents may purchase life insurance coverage for spouse and dependent child(ren). Coverage options are:
- Spouse: $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000
- Child(ren): $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000
Proof of good health may be required for certain levels of coverage.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage is provided at two times annual base salary for residents. Residents may purchase additional coverage in the amount of $10,000, 1, 2, 3 or 4 times annual base pay.
Long Term Disability
Long Term Disability coverage is a paid benefit of 66 2/3% of annual base salary for residents, up to a $15,000 maximum monthly benefit.
Professional Liability
Professional Liability coverage for residents is provided at no cost under the Dignity Health Self-Insurance Trust.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Minimum annual contribution for Health Care Spending Account: $100. Maximum annual contribution: $2,850.
Minimum annual contribution for Dependent Care Spending Account: $100. Maximum annual contribution: $5,000 ($3,000 for highly compensated employees).
Pension Plan
The Pension Plan is fully funded by CRMC, MGMC, SJHMC and SJWMC. It provides employees a monthly pension when they retire on or after age 65, or as early as age 55, if they have 10 years of service. Employees automatically become participants after one year of employment in which they work at least 1,000 hours. Employees become vested in their accrued benefits after 5 years of qualifying service.
Savings Plan
The Savings Plan, also known as a 403(b) plan, is administered by Fidelity Investments. Residents are eligible to participate immediately. Contributions are made through salary deductions. The company will match employee contributions after one year of employment in which they work at least 1,000 hours. Employee contributions are matched at a rate of 50% on the first 6% contributed to the plan.
Tuition Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance is provided for those employees who want to enhance their career opportunities through education. Benefits-eligible employees are eligible after 180 days of continuous employment, to help cover the cost of certain work-related courses at accredited institutions, or a course of study leading to a degree. Annual maximum: $5,250 for full-time employees and $2,625 for part-time employees.
Adoption Reimbursement Program
Full and Part time employees who are eligible for benefits can be reimbursed for up to $4,000 for each child being adopted with no lifetime maximum.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Residents are entitled to 23 days personal time off per academic year. This personal time off may be used for vacation or sick leave. Personal time off does not accrue from year to year.
Leave of Absence
Residents may request leaves of absence in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Residents and Fellows are eligible at the time of hire for approved medical, parental and or/caregiver leave(s) of absence up to six weeks duration, at least once during the residency training program, with the ability to receive 100% salary.
Plans® Voluntary Program
The PersonalPlans® Voluntary Program offers benefits-eligible employees a variety of optional employee benefit plans designed to meet their insurance and financial needs. The following voluntary plans are offered through Dignity Health:
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Group Auto/Homeowner Insurance
- Group Legal
- Group Universal Life
- Identity Theft
- Individual Long-Term Care
- Pet Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Computer Purchase Program – Purchasing Power
Mental Health Benefit
Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year confidential counseling and referral services are available through Lyra. Help for emotional and mental health, whenever and wherever you need it. Mental Health benefit provided to you and your eligible dependents up to 10 in-person or live video sessions available per year. Benefits through the Lyra Program include:
- Stress and Anxiety
- Depression
- Marriage and Relationship Problems
- Family Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Identity Theft
- Legal Services
- Dependent Care Resources and Referrals
Lyra contract info: (877) 312-1884 or access care through the Lyra website.
MyWellness Program
The MyWellness Program is designed to help you build healthy behaviors and reward you for your progress. You will earn point by completing activities. Once you earn enough points you can redeem them for gift cards. To access at work go to: EmployeeCentral/ MyBenefits/Well-being Programs tab/View MyWellness Website or from you mobile phone download the free Virgin Pulse app from the App Store or Google Play.
