| | 2008-2009 Resident Salaries and Benefits
 Any conflict between statements made in this benefit summary and the plan documents shall be governed by the applicable plan documents. Gundersen Lutheran may find it necessary to add, modify or change any or all benefits or premium contributions stated herein.
SALARIES*
R1 $49,000
R2 $50,200
R3 $51,500
R4 $53,000
R5 $55,000
* Does not apply to the Pharmacy Practice nor Sports Physical Therapy program.
Housing
There are 40 town houses located on the immediate hospital grounds reserved for residents; however, on campus housing is optional. These apartments rent for $545.00 per month. Included in this cost are all utility bills (heat, electricity, water, and local telephone service). Additionally, this cost includes basic cable and high-speed internet access. The apartments can be totally furnished, semi-furnished or unfurnished. Each apartment has a living room, dining room, kitchen, and laundry area with individual washers and dryers downstairs, and two bedrooms, bathroom and study/den upstairs. All are individually heated and air-conditioned. Garden space is also available. No pets are allowed in the housing complex. Learn more about resident housing.
Healthcare Insurance
Each resident has two options to choose from under the Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan. The monthly premium cost for either option you choose are 100% paid by the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. The PPO plan has out-of-network coverage. The in-network deductible is $450 per person, per year. Once you have met the annual deductible, you are then responsible for paying a 10% co-insurance.
The HMO plan offering has the same in-network providers as the PPO plan. The HMO plan has no out-of-network coverage; however, emergent or urgent care outside of the network area is covered. After meeting the $150 per person, per year deductible, you are then responsible for paying a 15% co-insurance
There is a small co-payment for prescription medications. Generic prescription medications are subject to a $5.00 co-payment, prescription medications listed on the Formulary are subject to a $20.00 co-payment, and non-formulary prescription medications are subject to a $40.00 co-payment. This co-payment structure applies to both the PPO and the HMO plan.
Health insurance coverage is effective the date of your hire (July 1).
Dental Insurance
You may either elect or waive coverage under the dental plan. Single or family coverage is available. You are responsible for a portion of the monthly premium cost. Coverage is effective on your date of hire.
Employee Discounts
Each resident, spouse, and any dependent children under the age of 18 receive a 20% discount on all non-insurance covered services at Gundersen Lutheran.
Some examples of services to which this discount would apply include refractive eye surgery, optometry services, such as eye wear, including prescription eyeglasses and contacts, infertility treatment, cosmetic surgery, hearing aid, and dentures. (Please note that this is not an all inclusive and you should check with the Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan for specific coverage details.)
Reimbursement Plans
You are eligible to enroll in the Medical Expense or Dependent Daycare Reimbursement Plans. The Reimbursement Plans allow you to pay for expenses not covered by your health or dental insurance as well as dependent daycare costs that you may incur all on a pre-tax basis. You are eligible to enroll in these plans as of July 1. Subsequent elections are made on an annual basis. Any new elections would then be made by January 1 of each year.
Disability Insurance
Long-term disability insurance is purchased for each resident using a calculated formula of approximately 2/3 of salary following a 90-day waiting period.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Short-term disability insurance is also available to you if you are interested.
Life Insurance
Group term accidental death and dismemberment insurance is purchased for each resident providing you with a $50,000 policy. A $100,000 policy is provided in the case of an accidental death.
Professional Liability Insurance
Residents are insured for professional liability under the Gundersen Clinic Professional Liability Insurance Plan, a self-insurance plan approved by the State Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. Coverage is provided on an occurrence basis to limits of $1,000,000/$3,000,000. Excess coverage in an unlimited amount, is provided by law by the Wisconsin Patient’s Compensation Fund. The Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation pays all required premiums and fund contributions for this coverage on behalf of its residents.
Workman's Compensation
Each resident is covered under Workman's Compensation and normal laws apply.
Vacation Time
Vacation time includes fifteen (15) days, which may be taken throughout the year either as single days or as a one-week block. No more than one-week (7 days) is allowed off of any one-month rotation. Two-week vacations may be arranged by using the last week of one rotation and the first week of the next rotation.
Meeting Time/Allowance
Each resident receives up to (5) five days for one meeting per year. First year residents receive $800, second year residents receive $1,250, third year residents receive $1,500, fourth year residents receive $2,000, and fifth year residents receive $2,500 per year for meeting expenses. Special funds are available for resident paper presentations.
Moving Allowance
A one-time allowance of $2,000 is offered to individuals entering our categorical residency programs with an expected duration of three years or longer.
Sick Leave/Maternity Leave Allowance
A maximum of 30 days of sick leave or maternity leave per year is allowed. If an extended leave is taken for illness, surgery or the birth of a child, provisions will be made to extend the time it takes to complete the program.
Child Care
Children of residents are eligible to attend a child-care center on the immediate Gundersen Lutheran grounds, provided openings are available. Please contact the program coordinator for more specific information if necessary for your personal situation.
Credit Union
Residents are eligible to use the Gundersen Lutheran Credit Union.
Licensure
Licensure in the State of Wisconsin and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration fees are 100% paid by Gundersen Lutheran.
Meals
Continental breakfast is provided at morning teaching conferences, and lunch is provided at each noon teaching conference five days a week. Residents on call are provided with a free evening meal.
Laboratory Coats
Monogrammed laboratory coats are provided, laundered, and repaired on a regular basis at no cost to you.
Health Sciences Library
The Health Sciences Library has been an integral part of Gundersen Lutheran for more than 40 years. As the second largest hospital library in the state, the collection contains approximately 650 journal titles and 3,000 textbooks. Electronic resources including, Ovid, MD Consult, Micromedex, and Up-To-Date, are available via Gundersen Lutheran's intranet. You have 24/7/365 access to the main library area by use of your identification badge.
Parking
If living off campus, parking is available at no charge in one of the immediate physician lots.
Transcription Services
All history and physical examination, admission notes, discharge notes, operative notes, consultation reports, and clinic outpatient visits are dictated and transcribed into the chart by Gundersen Lutheran transcription services staff.
Sleeping Rooms
All residents are able to take call from home, but should you wish to remain in-house, there are designated call rooms in the hospital available for your use. Each call room is equipped with full bath facilities.
Exercise Facility
Gundersen Lutheran recently opened the My Health Room located right here on the La Crosse campus. The My Health Room is a fully equipped fitness facility offering a wide variety of cardiovascular and weight lifting equipment. There is no cost for Gundersen Lutheran employees to use the My Health Room facility. An array of fitness classes are available and offered at very reasonable rates.
Sports Leagues & Tickets
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation sponsors resident city recreational league teams in basketball, softball, broomball, and volleyball. In addition, two season lift tickets are available for use at Mt. La Crosse for skiing. Discounted lift passes are offered to spouses, children or guests of the resident.
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