Site Name

Lewis-Gale Medical Center
Overview of Benefits

ADOPTION ASSISTANCE:  Employees can receive assistance for the adoption of a child.

BENEFIT CHOICES:  Cafeteria-style plan that allows you to select comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance and flexible spending accounts. Available the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

BEREAVEMENT PAY: Employees will receive pay for time off following the loss of an immediate family member.

CAFETERIA:  Employees will receive discount in the hospital cafeteria.

CASH-OUT DOLLARS:  Employees who opt-out of medical, dental and life insurance coverage through the Benefits Choices Program will receive additional monies in lieu of benefits.

COREPLUS BENEFITS:  Voluntary benefit plans available to complement our Benefit Choices. The plans available are Permanent Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Legal Assistance, Vision Care and Long-Term Care.

CREDIT UNION:  Employees can participate in the on-site Tech Federal Credit Union for savings and checking accounts, loans, etc.

DAY CARE ASSISTANCE:  Honey Tree Child Care will offer hospital employees a discount on childcare assistance.

DIFFERENTIALS:  All eligible employees will receive additional compensation for working second and third shifts, holidays and weekends. See Department Director for specific details.

DIRECT DEPOSIT:  Employees can have paycheck direct deposited into personal financial institution.

DISCOUNT CARDS:  Available for many attractions and theme parks.

EDUCATION – ASSISTANCE: Pamphlets are available regarding ConSern Loan Program.

EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: HCA sponsors a competition to recognize and honor academic excellence among children or dependent children of HCA employees. Applications available in January.

EDUCATION – TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Hospital will reimburse a portion of tuition expenses.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: A confidential service available to employees offering counseling and assistance programs for those employees in need.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION: A variety of programs are available to employees to recognize their hard work and dedication, i.e. Employee of the Quarter, David G. Williamson Award, Frist Humanitarian Awards, National Hospital Week, Pineapple Program, Service Awards, etc.

EXTENDED ILLNESS BANK: Available after 90 days of employment. Employees must be out sick three (3) consecutive days. Employees accrue hours every pay period. 

JURY DUTY:  Employees will receive pay when summoned for jury duty.

MOVIE TICKETS:  Employees can purchase movie tickets at discounted rate from the credit union.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO):  Available after 90 days of employment. Employees may use PTO for holidays, vacation and sick time. Accrual will be based on the employee's years of service. PTO cash-in available.

PARKING:  Hospital offers free parking to all employees in a covered parking garage.

RECRUITMENT BONUS:  Employees will be compensated for recruiting qualified applicants for specific positions. 

RETIREMENT:  Facility contributes a percentage of eligible employees' net pay based on years of service. Employee is 100% vested after 7 years of service.

SALARY DEFERRAL PLAN (401K): Employees may contribute a percentage of their before-tax salary into a choice of eleven investment funds that range from conservative to aggressive. Facility will match 50% of employee's contributions up to the first three percent. Loans and Hardship withdrawals are available.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Compensation for on-the-job injuries or illnesses in accordance with state laws.