Academic Year 2023-2024 Salary and Benefit Information
Support
- Regular opportunities for support and mentorship from faculty and the Director.
- Monthly support group meetings. The monthly support group is held with fellows and an outside facilitator which allows an unencumbered space to explore clinical, programmatic, and personal aspects of the fellowship experience.
- Access to in-house social worker at the Geriatrics office and clinical pharmacist on staff.
- Regular opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration throughout the various locations.
Salary
The salary for geriatric fellows in our program is $80,311.
Program covers the cost of obtaining a training license.
Benefits
Medical and Dental
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered through employment for fellows and their family at a nominal cost that is determined yearly.
Medications can be purchased at cost in the hospital pharmacy for residents and family.
Disability
Long Term Disability: A disability policy, paying 60% percent of the resident’s salary after 90 days of disability, is provided.
Short Term Disability: Compensation for a personal serious illness is provided following an absence of seven consecutive days.
Current Medical Leave of Absence benefits including eligibility for up to six weeks of paid leave and up to six weeks of unpaid leave for a maximum of 12 weeks. Fellows are eligible for medical LOA from day one of employment.
Continuing Medical Education
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health will provide $3,000 for continuing medical education (CME). Fellows will be provided five days of educational leave for attendance at local conferences during the year, or to utilize for interviewing purposes.
In addition, LG Health provides reimbursement for membership in two specialty-specific organizations, as well as a current copy of the Geriatrics Review Syllabus.
Vacation and Holidays
We offer 21 days of paid time off, plus sevenholidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice insurance is provided by the hospital for all work performed as part of the teaching program.
Life Insurance
Term life insurance is provided at one time the annual salary, effective immediately.
Information Technology
The program provides fellows with up to $300 for handheld devices if desired. This benefit is separate from the allotted CME reimbursement.
Meals
Meals are available in the hospital and outpatient pavilion cafeteria at employee prices (20% off regular price).
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, fellows are eligible for several discount programs such as fitness memberships, eye wear and contact savings, amusement park admissions, movie tickets, tuition reimbursement at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, and retirement plan participation.
Parking at all LG Health locations is free.