Salary & Benefits
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Division of Meridian Hospitals Corporation, provides health-related benefits, including medical, dental, prescription drugs, vision, long-term disability and life insurance through the Meridian Partnership Benefits Program.
Also included in the program are elective spending accounts for uncovered medical charges and dependent care. Residents are eligible to participate as of the first (1st) day of their appointment. Detailed information regarding the Benefits Program can be obtained from the Benefits Coordinator in the Human Resources Department.
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2009-2010 Salary PGY-1 $50,794 |
2010-2011 Salary (Proposed) PGY-1 $50,794 |
| Salary and Benefits List | |||
| Benefit | Who Pays | When Eligible | Description |
| Terms & Conditions of Employment |
JSUMC | Upon Hire | Copies of The House Staff Manual which sets forth all the terms and conditions of employment will be provided at Orientation. |
| Paid Time Off | JSUMC | Upon Hire | 20 Vacation Days, 2 Personal Days, 8 Sick Days available with approval of Program Director. |
| Legal Holidays | JSUMC | Upon Hire | 6 paid, legal holidays in accordance with JSUMC's published holiday schedule. Residents who are required to work on a published holiday are entitled to compensatory time within 30 days of the holiday, as mutually agreed between Resident and Program Director. |
| Professional Meetings |
JSUMC | Senior/Chief Residents |
$600 + 5 days time for course for Senior Residents with approval by Program Director. |
| Comprehensive Medical/Dental/ Life Insurance |
JSUMC & You |
Upon Hire | Meridian Partnership Benefits Program for house staff and dependents affords maximum flexibility in choosing comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs. House Staff subsidizes 10% of premium for plan of choice. Meridian subsidizes 90%. |
| Professional Liability Insurance |
JSUMC | Upon Hire | Coverage provided for all actions occurring as part of JSUMC's residency program and covered under JSUMC's professional liability insurance carrier. Moonlighting outside the Institution is NOT covered. Limits of Liability: $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate. |
| Temporary Disability |
JSUMC & You |
After completion of 20 weeks of employment | Up to 26 weeks disability pay in accordance with NJ State law. |
| Workers' Compensation |
JSUMC | Upon Hire | Upon job-related illness/injury. Medical expenses, weekly benefit payment in accordance with law. |
| Other time off with pay |
JSUMC | Upon Hire | Includes Military, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave. |
| Family Medical Leave Act | Eligibility after 1 year or 1250 hrs in 12 months preceding leave request | Available consistent with Federal and NJ State Law and Board eligibility requirements. | |
| 403B | JSUMC & You |
1 year of service to include at least 1,000 hours | Savings program providing investment opportunities. |
| Social Security & Medicare | JSUMC & You |
Upon Retirement or if Disabled | Retirement or disability income. |
| Credit Union | You | Upon Hire | Payroll savings, Christmas Club, low interest loans and direct deposit are available. |
| Occupational Health | JSUMC | Upon Hire | Maintenance of good health and early detection of health problems. Pre-employment physical exam will include drug screening. |
| Employee Assistance Program | JSUMC | Upon Hire | The EAP is designed to provide a confidential counseling and referral service to employees who are experiencing personal problems, whether or not they are work-related. |
| Uniforms | JSUMC | Upon Hire | PGY-1 Residents: 3 Lab Coats PGY-2 through 4: 2 Lab Coats Clean scrubs provided as needed. |
| Meals | JSUMC | Upon Hire | House Staff only may have complimentary meals in the employee cafeteria with the Resident Meal Pass. |
| Living Quarters | JSUMC | Upon Hire | On-call residents are provided secure, convenient in-hospital quarters for rest and relaxation. |
| Parking | JSUMC | Upon Hire | Parking is free in the Hospital employee parking lot (THE NORTH LOT). |
| Child Care | You | Upon Hire | Child care may be available at The Growing Corner. Complete programs for children from age 2 months, including educational programs for children to 12 years of age. |
| Wellness Program | You | Upon Hire | On-site health and fitness center available at reduced rates for residents. |
Related Information
- Our Teaching Philosophy
- Physician Achievements
- Residency & Fellowship Programs
- Behavioral Field Placements
- Continuing Dental Education
- Florence M. Cook School of Laboratory Science
- Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship Program
- Physician Form Center
- Physician Opportunities
- Nursing at Jersey Shore
