Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Compensation
House Staff Benefits Program
Vacation
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible upon employment. All Fletcher Allen Residents receive three weeks of vacation annually.
Disability Insurance (Long-Term Disability Plan)
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible on July 1. You receive partial income protection after three months of illness or disability, until your recovery or age 65.
Medical Insurance (Choice of Health Insurance Plans Available)
Paid for by Fletcher Allen and you (your contribution based on plan selected). Eligible on the first day of employment. You have the choice of two health insurance plans designed to best meet your needs and those of your dependents.
Dental Insurance
Paid for by Fletcher Allen and you. Eligible on the first day of employment. You receive usual and customary dental insurance for you and your dependents.
Professional Liability Insurance
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible upon employment. You receive malpractice insurance which provides full coverage for you in all Fletcher Allen job duties.
Basic Life Insurance
Paid for by Fletcher Allen and you. Eligible on the first of the month after employment. Fletcher Allen pays for benefits equal to two times your annual salary paid to your beneficiary. Additional optional coverage for you and your dependents may be purchased at a low cost. (A statement of health may be required depending on level of coverage elected.)
Retirement Plan
Fletcher Allen offers a 403(b) defined contribution retirement plan. House Staff may participate in this plan by making personal contributions up to 100% of eligible salary up to the IRS annual limit. Employer contributions are subject to a six-month waiting period. Resident Physicians making a 3% elective salary deferral will receive a 2% employer Matching contribution.
The employer contribution will be prorated accordingly should the elective deferral be less than 3%. These employer Matching contributions will be subject to a 3-year vesting schedule. More detailed information, including investment company information and the types of funds, will be made available upon commencement of House Staff appointment.
Learn more about the benefits program in the 2013 Residents Benefits Guide.
Additional House Staff Benefits
Employee Credit Union
Paid for by you. Eligible upon employment. You receive optional membership for savings, loans, checking.
Employee Health Services
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible upon employment. You receive pre-employment screening and immunizations.
Housing
Paid for by you. Eligible upon employment. You receive assistance in finding suitable accommodations.
Parking Facilities
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible upon employment. Free parking.
White Coats
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible upon employment. White coats are provided and laundered free of charge.
Worker's Compensation
Paid for by Fletcher Allen. Eligible upon employment. Income protection during absence due to on-the-job injury.
Stipend
Salary Levels for House Staff for 2012- 2013 (effective 10-01-12)
- G1 - $50,460
- G2 - $52,457
- G3 - $55,411
- G4 - $57,928
- G5 - $60,944
- G6 - $63,523
- G7 - $66,081
- R2 - $54,038
- R3 - $56,097
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The House Staff contract information offered through this website is presented for the purpose of providing general information on the terms and conditions of employment for members of the Fletcher Allen House Staff. Nothing contained on this website is intended to constitute an offer of employment under the terms and conditions outlined in the employment contract posted on this website.
Fletcher Allen reserves the right to amend at any time, any and all content contained on this website, including the House Staff employment contract. Any revisions to the House Staff employment contract will be posted on the Fletcher Allen Graduate Medical Education website.