Tampa General Hospital
2020
A TOTAL REWARDS OVERVIEW
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO
Tampa General Hospital is proud of our comprehensive program of benefits and incentives available to our
team members - ranging from traditional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision care to family-friendly
and educational initiatives. TGH makes it a top priority to care for and support our team members in every
way throughout their career. This summary is intended to provide an overview of programs designed to
help us attract, support, and reward our world-class team as we work together to become the safest and
most innovative academic health system in America.
Tampa General Hospital has been named one of the "150 top places to
work in healthcare" by Becker's Hospital Review. This places our
organization among the best U.S. hospitals for professional growth
opportunities, work/life balance, positive team-focused environment, and
complete program of benefits enjoyed by our team members.
We are deeply committed to caring for our team members like family.
When we take care of each other, it allows us to provide better care for our
patients as a team. As you will see, our total benefits package is the
richest in the region. Together, we are on a journey to become the safest
and most innovative academic health system in America. I hope to
personally welcome you at an upcoming team member orientation!
John Couris
SHARED PURPOSE VISION VALUES
We Heal. We Teach.
We Innovate. Care for
everyone. Every day.
TGH will be the safest
and most innovative
health system in America.
Integrity. Compassion.
Accountability.
Excellence. Courage.
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HEALTH BENEFITS
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Full and part-time team members scheduled to work at least 16 hours per week are eligible for health
benefits starting on the first of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. TGH remains
committed to providing affordable, quality health insurance designed to help you avoid paying large health
care expense out-of-pocket.
TGH is a self-insured organization, which means
our medical insurance plan is customized to meet
the needs of our team. We work with Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Florida as a third party plan
administrator.
The medical insurance plan includes three (3) tiers
of coverage, however you get the most value by
staying within Tier 1, which includes our own world-
class providers and locations throughout the area.
With Tier 1, there is no deductible and the plan is
entirely based on copayments, with a maximum out
of pocket expense of $1,500 for a single team
member. The medical plan is designed as open
access, so there is no need to spend time
obtaining referrals for your important appointments.
Below are some examples of current copayments:
Yes, that means if a team member or insured family
member gets seriously ill, gives birth, or has open
heart surgery at TGH, the hospital cost would be
$200 regardless of length of stay.
TGH is a tobacco-free campus and encourages our
team members to have healthy habits. With this in
mind, our health insurance bi-weekly premiums are
lower for team members who are tobacco-free.
Preventative Care (annual physicial, well
visits, mammograms, etc.)
Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care Visit
Specialist Office Visit
Urgent Care Visit
Diagnostic Lab
Emergency Room (waived, if admitted)
In-patient Hospitalization
$0
$10
$25
$30
$0
$200
$200
DENTAL INSURANCE
TGH offers four dental plans through MetLife for
you and your family- covering needs ranging
from preventative care including cleanings, x-
rays, and exams, to major care needs like
crowns and root canals.
DHMO - This plan covers a wide range of
services and features a low out-of-pocket cost.
Team members will be assigned to a DHMO
dentist.
PPO (Low) - A low cost, low benefit plan
focusing on preventative care only.
PPO (Med) - Offers the security of managed
care through in-network providers at copayment
rates as well as out-of-network options with a
deductible. With this plan, you have the ability to
choose your provider.
PPO (High) - Gives you the choice of in-network
or out-of-network dental care similar to the PPO
(Med) plan, but with different coverages and
orthodontic benefits.
VISION INSURANCE
Regular visits with your eye doctor will help
keep both your eyes and body healthy. TGH
vision insurance coverage through Superior
Vision includes low copayments for eye
exams, as well as an allowance toward
glasses or contacts.
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OTHER INSURANCES
LIFE INSURANCE
TGH provides benefit-eligible team members
with life insurance at two times (2x) their annual
base salary, however you may purchase
additional coverage up to six times (6x) your
annual base rate up to a maximum aggregate of
$2 million.
DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE
Team members have the option to purchase
four levels of dependent coverage for a spouse
and/or children.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Team members may purchase coverage of 66 2/3%
of their pay, up to a maximum of $1,500 each week
for up to 24 weeks. Short-term disability coverage
starts on the 15th day of qualifying illness or injury
that may prevent you from performing the duties of
your job on a short-term basis.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Team members may purchase coverage of 66 2/3%
of their pay, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month.
Long-term disability insurance protects you
financially should you become disabled. Coverage
starts after a 180 day waiting period and can last
until retirement, if qualified and needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCES
Because life happens, TGH offers a number of
voluntary products at discounted rates including
accidental death and dismemberment, universal life,
term life, critical illness, accident insurance, LifeLock
ID theft protection, legal assistance planning, and
pet insurance. Our on-site benefits team will be
happy to provide additional information on any of
these product options.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
403(b) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
To help plan for the future, team members may
contribute any percentage of their gross earnings
on a pre-tax or post-tax basis up to the IRS annual
limit to this qualified retirement plan. You are
eligible to start making contributions upon your hire
date. TGH will match contributions after the first
twelve (12) months of service in which you work
1,000 hours or more.
Your Contribution TGH Contribution
1% 1%
2% 2%
3% 3%
4% 4%
5% 4.5%
6% or more 5%
In addition, on an annual basis, all eligible team
members who work 1,000 hours or more, may
recieve an extra 0.5% non-discretionary
contribution. TGH contributions are vested after
three (3) years of credited service.
Our on-site Benefit Advisors, Claims
Representative, and Retirement Advisors
are available to answer questions at any
time - in-person, by phone, or via email.
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ACCRUED TIME OFF
ATO BUY BACK OPTIONS
Our team members work hard providing and supporting world-class patient care and TGH supports a
healthy work-life balance. Full and part-time team members accrue paid time off starting from your first day
on the team and have access to their bank of time after ninety (90) days of employment. We want you to
have the ability to manage your ATO yourself, so all vacation, sick, holiday, and other time away is put into
one bucket for you to use. Your hours roll over reach year and you may carry up to a maximum of 480
hours of time in your bank.
Years of Service ATO Accrural*
0 - 3.99 27 Days/Year
4 - 9.99 32 Days/Year
10+
37 Days/Year
While we encourage you to use your ATO time away
from work, you are able to buy back up to 100 hours
each year. This can be done at 100% value each
year if elected through the prior year's annual
enrollment period or 75% value if elected during the
course of the year.
*These rates reflect accruals for a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Positions working less than 40 hours will earn prorated portions of these
amounts.
GENEROUS DIFFERENTIALS
Caring for our patients is continuous work requiring
our team members to be onsite 24 hours a day, every
day of the year. To compensate those team members
working evenings, nights, weekends, and
organizational holidays, TGH offers differentials which
are applied on top of their base rate.
Team members working more than more than four (4)
hours of their shift during the eligible differential times
will receive the differential for the entire shift.
In addition, these differentials stack on each other. For
example, if you work a weekend night shift, you would
receive both differentials.
Evenings
Nights
Weekends
Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day
Memorial Day, July 4th, & Labor Day
+15%
+19%
+5%
+50%
+15%
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Team members may make pre-tax contributions to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for two purposes
and use a MyAmeriflex debit card or submit for reimbursement of eligible expenses. Contributions are
made to either type of FSA during the calendar year and need to be used during that year.
HEALTH CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT
DEPENDENT CARE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Contribute up to $2,650 each calendar year for health care related
expenses including medical, dental, and vision copayments,
medications, smoking cessation programs, and more.
Contribute up to $5,000 each calendar year for dependent care
related to expenses including child care, licensed nursery
schools, summer day camps, and more.
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TEAM MEMBER DISCOUNTS
LIVE WELL
The LIVE WELL program is committed to supporting team
members as they improve their health and overall wellness. A
team of highly qualified staff members are dedicated to helping
you work toward your goals with a number of free programs
including health coaching, weight loss, diabetes management,
nutrition planning, smoking cessation and stress management.
CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS
LIVE HEALTHY, GET REWARDS
Join the rewards program for access to the online
LIVE WELL platform designed to help create
healthy habits so you can be your best - both at
work and at home. Earn points each quarter by
participating in wellness activities such as exercise,
volunteering, attending informative workshops,
getting your flu shot, tracking healthy habits, and
being a part of wellness challenges. The more you
participate, the more points and rewards you'll earn!
WELLNESS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Become a club member to access the TGH
Fitness Center and other wellness services at
discounted rates, including special member-
only perks and programs, personal training,
massage therapy, Pilates, and group fitness
classes including cycle, barre, yoga, Zumba,
Power Press, and more.
The TGH Fitness Center is staffed with experts
in fitness, nutrition, and health promotion to
help you achieve your goals. The center is
equipped with FreeMotion treadmills, elliptical
machines, and bikes all with cable tv and
internet access, a weight training area, locker
rooms with showers, towel service, and
keyless lockers.
Join the HALO program, designed to improve health
outcomes for team members with chronic conditions
such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and
high BMI. Meet with Wellness Clinicians who are
Registered Nurses and Certified Health & Wellness
Coaches to create an individualized plan specific to
your needs.
HEALTHY ACTIONS FOR LIFE LONG OUTCOMES (HALO)
PATHWAY TO WELLNESS
Knowledge is power. Gather your baseline
measurements including glucose, cholesterol, blood
pressure, and body composition to monitor and
improve your health. Understand your metabolism
and discuss your results with a Registered Dietitian.
Team members with AT&T and Verizon for cell
phone services may be eligible for discounted rates
by visiting a local carrier store with their TGH badge.
TGH PERKS CARD
Team members receive access to the TGH perks
program, which allows discounts from local and
national vendors including restaurants, events,
movie theaters, and more.
TGH OUTPATIENT PHARMACY
Team members may fill their prescriptions at the
TGH Outpatient Pharmacy on the main campus or
the retail pharmacy located at the Brandon
Healthplex with significant discounts based on
medical tiers. Over-the-counter products such as
pain relievers, heating pads, and cough drops are
also available at reduced rates.
INFORMATION ON ALL CURRENT DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES ARE
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TGH TEAM MEMBER PORTAL.
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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
As an academic medical center, TGH emphasizes continued learning for all team members. We are proud
to lead the regional market with educational benefits supporting our team and mission to provide world-
class patient care.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
All full-time and part-time team members are
eligible to participate in the tuition assistance
program after six months of employment. Those
working full-time may receive up to $4,000 each
year and those working part-time may receive
$2,000 each year, both with a lifetime maximum of
$16,000 to use toward degree-seeking programs.
SKILLS ENHANCEMENT
Eligible full-time team members are allotted up to
$1,500 annually to use toward leadership-
approved skills enhancement programs including
professional certifications or recertifications
relevant to their current position. Part-time team
members may be eligible for a prorated portion of
this yearly allottment.
GED PROGRAM
TGH cares about our team and is proud to offer a
GED program through our tuition program.
Successful completion of this program and the
GED testing may allow team members to qualify
for professional growth opportunities enhanced
earning potential.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Scholarship programs for nursing and select
technical programs such as Surgical Tech are
available through the TGH Foundation. Each year,
team members may apply for these opportunities,
which are in addition to the tuition program.
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNTS
A number of local and national universities offer
discounted rates to TGH team members, helping
the tuition assistance funds go even farther. This
includes St. Leo University, VIllanova University,
Chamberlin College of Nursing, South University,
Jacksonville University, Florida Institute of
Technology, and more. A current list of discounts is
always available through the Team Member Portal.
LEARNING INSTITUTE
TGH has partnered with the University of South
Florida and University of Tampa to develop
graduate-level programs designed to train both
current and future leaders. LEAD TGH offers team
members a platform to grow and develop
fundamental leadership skills through a structured
12 month program.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PROGRAMS
OVER $3.5 MILLION INVESTED
ANNUALLY IN TEAM MEMBER
EDUCATION.
COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION & LEADERSHIP MEDICAL LIBRARY
TGH encourages our team members to get
involved. From process improvement to
interdisciplinary councils, we want YOU to be a
part of what makes this an amazing team and a
great place to work.
Our onsite medical library is here to help you
research and learn so that we can provide the best
possible patient care. We see complex,
challenging cases and often rely on state-of-the-art
research to help in the process.
529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN
Save for future dependent education through a
tax-advantaged 529 savings program. These
funds may be used for qualifying K-12 education
or college-level expenses for an assigned
beneficiary.
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PROGRAMS, CONTINUED
CLINICAL LADDERS CAREER LADDERS
A number of positions, including Clinical Nurse,
Paramedic, Patient Care Tech, and Case
Management, offer clinical ladder programs which
allow team members to earn additional differentials
on top of their base hourly rates for development of
additional skills, expansion of job knowledge, and
contributions to the team. TGH recognizes these
efforts are just as important as core job duties.
Many of our roles have mapped out advancement
opportunities through career ladders, allowing you
to plan your career development at TGH and
transparently outline how to take the next step.
These positions include Environmental Services,
Patient Access, Imaging, Surgical Techs, and
more. Learn more from Human Resources or your
Manager about how your position can grow. As a
large organization with many opportunities, TGH is
a great place to grow your skill set and career.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The dedicated TGH Organizational Development
Team offers a variety of onsite and online
programs to help you continue your personal and
professional growth. Services include leadership
development, 1:1 coaching, personality and
communication-style assessments, and team-
building activities. Course topics range from
emotional intelligence and change management to
EPIC and Microsoft Office.
BENEFITS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
ONSITE DAY CARE CENTER
In addition to the family coverage options through our medical insurance, an Employee Assistance
Program (EAP), a generous ATO program, and the 529 college savings plan, TGH provides additional
offerings for the whole family.
Located on the main hospital campus, Bright
Horizons offers a 'VPK' approved day care center
for children aging from six weeks to five years of
age. TGH team members receive discounted rates
and the peace of mind knowing their children are
getting great care close by.
KIDCARE
TGH offers an onsite daytime care facility for
children of team members who are ill and unable to
attend school or day care. A dedicated clinical
pediatric team cares for your child while you're on
duty. Prices are determined on a sliding scale
based on the team member's hourly wage. If the
whole family has come down with something, a
50% discount is offered for siblings after the first
child.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & INVOLVEMENT
TGH is active in the Tampa Bay community and,
through local partnerships, we are often able to
offer discounted tickets for events including Tampa
Bay Rays baseball, Disney on Ice, the Pirate Water
Taxi and more. In addition, we partner with other
great organizations including the American Heart
Association, the March of Dimes, the United Way,
and more to keep the good works going outside of
the TGH walls.
LACTATION ROOMS
TGH provides a supportive environment to enable
breastfeeding team members to express milk
during work hours. Private lactation rooms or
designated nursing space is provided throughout
the hospital and every TGH location.
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TEAM MEMBER INVOLVEMENT AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
TGH is a special place to work because of our team members. In addition to the benefits, programs, and
initiatives already listed in this overview, below are a few additional reasons why:
Ask John Program - By submitting questions
online to our CEO, team members have an
opportunity to voice their questions and receive
honest answers.
Birthday Breakfast - During the month of their
birthday, team members are invited to a special
breakfast hosted by our CEO with prizes and gift
cards.
Professional Celebrations - Special recognition is
provided to team members in occupational fields
celebrated throughout the year such as Nurses'
Week, Pharmacy Week, and more!
Communication Forums - Throughout the year,
our CEO holds in-person communication events to
share exciting news, discuss new innovations, and
answer questions.
This overview is intended to provide a high-level summary of the benefits and programs offered to team members of Tampa
General Hospital, which may change at any time at the discretion of the organization.
Smoke-Free Campus - TGH campuses are
smoke-free for the health of our patients and team
members. Smoking cessation programs are
available to team members looking to make a
healthy change.
Service Awards Dinner - Team members with 20
years or more of services are invited to an annual
dinner with a fun evening of dinner, dancing, and
amazing prizes.
Clinical Awards - Award programs in place for
team members who display excellence in their
clinical practice, such as the Daisy Award.
Service Award Ceremony- Starting at 5 years of
service and in 5 year increments afterwards, team
members are recognized at a special bi-monthly
ceremony. We've had several 40+ year members
of the team!
Team Member Emergency Assistance- In cases
of emergencies and disasters, this special fund is
set up to support our team members getting back
on their feet.
ATO Donation Program - As we always support
each other, team members may donate ATO time
to eligible team members in need.
We Are TGH Report - A twice monthly publication
on the happenings around the organization so all
can share in the latest exciting news.
Annual Giving Program - Team members may
participate in an annual giving initiative through the
TGH Foundation, donating money or ATO hours to
worthy causes such as patients or team members
in need.
