Infirmary Health’s Resident compensation program reflects our core
values of caring for our patients first and equipping our residents for success.
Salary and perquisites
1st Postgraduate Year $58,489.60
2nd Postgraduate Year $60,257.60
3rd Postgraduate Year $62,088.00
4th Postgraduate Year $63,939.20
5th Postgraduate Year $65,873.60
Pay is posted as annual salary. Pay will be reviewed from time to time
to maintain comparability within the southern region. Updated May 2025.
Lab Coat: $150 initially and replacements up to $50 per year as needed
Free Parking: Within designated areas in close proximity to both facilities
Meals: Meals are provided at discounted rates within our cafeterias
Board Certification Review Course: An additional $1,000 allowance is provided in the third year of training
for categorical residents
Other travel: Travel reimbursement may be available for residents who are invited to
present and or compete at conferences and for other required educational
activities. All travel is subject to budget limitations and requires pre-approval
by Infirmary Health
Paid Time Off (PTO): Residents will have 22 (8-hour) calendar paid days to use per academic
year. May be prorated if the academic year begins after July 30. Days
do not accumulate or rollover into the next academic year. There is no
cash value or cannot be cashed out in lieu of time off.
Approved Paid One Time Medical, Parental, Caregiver Leave: During a Resident’s tenure in each unique ACGME accredited program
to which they are appointed, the Resident/Fellow may be granted a minimum
of six weeks of approved medical, parental, and caregiver leave(s) of
absence for qualifying reasons
To ensure absences are tracked in accordance with applicable laws and policy
and procedures of IH Human Resources, medical certificate, or other documentation
in support of the leave will be required
Professional liability coverage: Provided while performing educational duties as a resident. $1,000,000
per claim/$3,000,000 aggregate for professional and general liability
coverage is provided by Infirmary Health
DEA and ACSC Fee Reimbursement: Reimbursement of Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate fees and DEA
registration fees for required residents (Internal Medicine and General Surgery)
Benefits
Infirmary Health’s (IH) Health Plan: A Preferred Provider Option (PPO) medical plan is offered and administered
by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, utilizing their network. The Infirmary
Physician Alliance (IPA) is a network of physicians within the Plan that
reduces the cost of office copays if used. Residents and IH share the
cost of coverage with approximately 75% paid by IH. Coverage is effective
the first day that the Resident is required to report
Prescription drug coverage: Prescription drug coverage is provided with the health insurance plan.
IH provides onsite pharmacies for participants to help lower out-of-pocket
expenses for prescription medicines
Dental plan: IH offers two dental plans -- a Premium Comprehensive Plan and a Basic
Preventive Plan. Both plans are administered by BlueCross BlueShield of
Alabama. Coverage is effective the first day that the Resident is required
to report.=
Vision insurance: Vision coverage is available. Coverage is effective the first of the
month after 30-days of employment
Employee assistance program (EAP): Unlimited counseling sessions are provided for all benefit eligible employees
and their dependents. EAP helps with various issues including marital/family/relationship,
stress, emotional problems, and financial and legal referrals. The plan
offers 24/7 access for assistance
Supplemental employee life insurance: Age rated. Coverage up to three times base salary. Additional life insurance
is also available for your spouse and children
Employer provided life insurance: No cost to you. Coverage equal to 1 x base salary. Evidence of insurability
may be required. Coverage is effective the first of the month after 30-days
of employment
Healthcare flexible spending account: No cost to you except your contributions. Maximum of $2,950 per year.
Coverage is effective the first of the month after 30-days of employment
Dependent day care flexible spending account: No cost to you except your contributions. Maximum of $5,000 per year
($2,500 if married, filing separately)
Employer provided short term disability: IH provides a base benefit of 60% base pay. Coverage begins the first
of the month after six months of continuous benefit eligible status. Additional
coverage up to 70% of income is available for purchase. Options for additional
STD coverage will be provided after benefits orientation
Employer provided basic long-term disability: IH provides a plan benefit of 60% of monthly base salary after 180 days
off for an approved disability. Coverage begins the first of the month
after one year of continuous benefit eligible status
Bereavement pay: IH provides two shifts of bereavement pay for the death of eligible family members
Individual voluntary insurance: Through UNUM voluntary benefits can be purchased (cost based upon benefit
selected) for; Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident and Whole Life
403(b) Retirement plan: No cost to you except your before-tax salary deferral contributions.
You are always 100% vested in your salary deferral contributions. The
Plan is administered by Empower Retirement Services
Employee discount program: In appreciation for all of your hard work and dedication, IH proudly
offers employee discounts and purchasing power through our iSAVE program
provided by Corestream
iHealthy Wellness program: The program provides participants with tools and activities to improve
their health. By participating in biometrics participants also receive
reduced health plan premiums
IH Fitness facilities: On-site fitness centers offer a variety of exercise equipment and swimming
pools. Locations are at Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital and North Baldwin
Infirmary campuses. Discounted rates are available
Wellcare: Provides Nurse Practitioner services, at no cost to you, for treatment
for colds and flu, sinus infections, sore throat, etc. Conveniently located
within Employee Health at Mobile Infirmary and Thomas Hospital
The Infirmary Federal Credit Union: Provides a full range of banking and financial services to Infirmary
Health employees and their families
Deductions from pay for these benefits are taken on a pre-tax and after-tax
basis. Paying premiums on a pre-tax basis saves you federal, state, and
social security taxes. When you pay premiums on a pre-tax basis, you can
only change your coverage during Open Enrollment or if you have a Qualified
Family Status Change, and you make the change within 30 days of the event.
This is not a contract. Refer to the IH website for more details. All
services are subject to the provisions of the insurance contracts and
related Plan Documents. IH reserves the sole right to modify and or terminate
Plan coverage.
