Employee Benefits
At The William W. Backus Hospital, employee benefits are just the beginning. These benefits reflect the hospital’s commitment to and appreciation of the professionals who provide the quality health care our community has come to expect of us.
Included in our employee benefits package are:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Certification
- Child Care
Medical Coverage
Backus hospital offers several options for comprehensive medical coverage. These options include preventive care for infants, children and adults, as well as extensive coverage for illness and injury. Coverage options for both in-network and out-of network services are provided. Many services are covered in full, or after a small copayment, when provided at Backus or from an in-network provider. The plans also include vision care and prescription drugs.
Dental Coverage
The emphasis of this plan is on preventive care, which is covered at 100%. The plan also provides coverage for basic and major restorative care, (with a maximum of $1,000 per year, per person).
Life Insurance
Backus Hospital employees enjoy the benefits of a Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance plan. The amount of coverage is dependent upon the employee’s salary, and is offered at no cost to the employee. For added security, a Supplemental Life insurance plan is also available for employees and their dependents.
Long Term Disability Plan
In the event of an extended period of disability, Backus Hospital provides salary protection through a Long Term Disability Plan. This benefit is provided at no cost to the employee.
Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Tax sheltered Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to pay for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses on a tax-free basis. Backus Hospital sponsors the administration of this program at no cost to employees.
Retirement Plan
Financial security during retirement years is an important issue for everyone. That is why Backus Hospital pays the total cost of funding the Retirement Income Plan for employees. The plan provides varying benefits for early retirement, normal retirement and late retirement, and includes several options for payment forms. The hospital also offers Tax Deferred Annuities to which employees may contribute.
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Certification
We encourage our staff to continually develop and improve skills that allow us to provide our patients with the best care possible. We offer financial incentives and assistance in the form of tuition reimbursement for job-related and degree program coursework, as well as annual bonuses for approved professional certifications.
Other attractive benefits offered by The William W. Backus Hospital include:
Paid Time Off – We believe that to achieve a balance between work and personal life, the time that you spend away from work can be as important as the time you spend at Backus. We have a generous vacation and sick accrual policy. For full-time employees, starting annual accruals are as follows:
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Vacation |
Holidays |
Sick Leave |
|
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Exempt |
4 weeks |
6 legal |
10 days |
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Non-Exempt |
3 weeks |
6 legal |
10 days |
Child Care Center – Eligible employees of the hospital may enroll their children in the hospital’s dependent care program. The Child Care Center is structured to provide emotional, social, physical and intellectual development to children. The center offers an infant, toddler and preschool programs. All programs are subject to space availability. Eligible employees utilizing this service can elect to use pre-tax dollars from their salary for this purpose.
Smoke-Free Work Environment – The hospital strictly enforces this policy.
Employee Assistance Program – The hospital offers this service to employees who may have personal problems (marital, financial, emotional, substance abuse, etc.) that can affect their job performance.
Credit Union – The hospital has an on-site credit union which offers employees a wide range of professional financial services.
The William W. Backus Hospital offers a wide array of high-level services. The hospital contributes toward the good of the community not only through superb care, but also through programs and courses that empower those we serve to maintain and enhance their health.
If you would like to be part of our highly skilled, patient-focused staff, please contact us. We are looking for those who share our vision, who excel in their fields, and who are committed to ongoing quality improvement.
Through our 100+ year history, The William W. Backus Hospital has made a difference in the community. We invite you to be a part of our contribution to the 21st century.
Employee benefits at Backus Hospital make our compensation package one of the best around.