Salary & Benefits

Tennova Health – Knoxville offers competitive salaries and benefits for all our residents.

Salaries

• PGY-1: $61,000
• PGY-2: $63,500
• PGY-3: $66,500

Health Insurance

• Two Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Insurance Options
• Comprehensive dental coverage available through Delta Dental
• Vision coverage available through VSP
• Optum Rx prescription coverage, offering savings on generic and specialty medications

Paid Time-Off (PTO) and Leave(s) of Absence

• 4 weeks paid vacation, available the first day of Orientation
• Up to 2 weeks sick leave, available the first day of Orientation
• Up to 6 weeks of One-Time Medical, Caregiver or Parental Leave, available the first day of Orientation and 1 additional week of paid vacation upon Program Director approval

Educational & Conference Fund

nnually available funds may be used for books, journals, electronic subscriptions, USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX-USA Level 3 study materials, and other expenses as approved by the program. Conference fees and travel reimbursement may occur with program approval.

Formal Mentor Program

Residents regularly meet with a paired faculty mentor who offers objective feedback, discusses rotation evaluations, and provides a clear path to success based on the resident’s career goals.

Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Program
• Critical Illness Program
• Home and Auto Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K Matched Savings Plan
• Life Insurance

Other Benefits

• Tennessee State Medical License Training Waiver Annual Registration
• Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
• Medical Conference fees and travel reimbursement when approved by the progra
• Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance with “tail” coverage
• Counseling and Psychological Support Services Employee Assistance Program

The complete Benefits Summary outlining stipends, professional liability coverage and health/disability insurance accessible to residents/fellows and their eligible dependents may be found in the Benefits Summary.