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Benefits

Employment

In keeping tradition with the welcoming and generous spirit of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, PTHA offers robust benefits to all full-time and some eligible part-time employees.  We proudly offer an employer paid premium for all employees, paid vacation, sick leave, 18+ paid holidays, 401k, profit sharing and more. We encourage you to review a detailed summary of our benefits below.

As an approved site for student loan repayment and forgiveness plans, employment with PTHA may qualify you for a variety of student loan forgiveness programs. These plans offer healthcare professionals an opportunity to reduce their student loan debt while serving in a community-focused environment.

 

Benefits for Regular Employees

Regular employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

Paid Leave

Accrues for full time employees (pro-rated for part time) as follows:

0 – 2 years  —   4 hours/pay period (104 hours or 13 days per year)

3- 4 years  —  6 hours/pay period (156 hours or 19.5 days per year)

5+ years  —  8 hours/pay period (208 hours or 26 days per year)

Sick Leave accrual for full time employees (pro-rated for part time) as follows:

0 – 2 years  —  4 hours/pay period (104 hours or 13 days per year)

2+ years  —  6 hours/pay period (156 hours or 19.5 days per year)

Additional forms of paid leave include Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave.

There are 17 full-day, 5 half-day and one Birthday paid holidays per year (20.5 days total).

Insurance

PTHA pays the premium for employees. Dependent/spouse premiums are paid for by employee. Coverage begins the first of the month following the hire date.

Premera-Blue Cross Options offers:

  • Comprehensive medical, lab and x-ray services
  • Preventive care (exams, immunizations & wellness visits)
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Mental health, chiropractic, acupuncture

Vision Service Plan (VSP):

  • Well Vision Exam Prescription
  • Glasses / Contact Lens Care

(Two plans to choose from)

Premera Blue Cross

  • Dental Preventative and Restorative coverage

Willamette Dental

  • Preventative and Restorative coverage
  • Orthodontia coverage

$20,000 of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. Additional voluntary life coverage is available for employees to purchase. Coverage amounts are up to 5 times annual earnings, or up to $300,000, whichever is less. Coverage is also available for spouse and children, to specified amounts.

$20,000 of AD&D insurance is provided at no cost to employees. Additional, voluntary, AD&D coverage is available for employees to purchase. Coverage amounts are up to 5 times annual earning or up to $300,000, whichever is less. Coverage is also available for spouses and children to specified amounts.

Employees can purchase Supplemental Insurance through Colonial, which provides Short Term, Accident, Critical Illness/Cancer and Whole Life insurances.

Retirement Plan

Select from the traditional 401(k), pre-tax deferral, and/or the Roth 401(k), post-tax deferral, retirement plans. A portion of gross wages may be contributed to either (or both) plans, subject to the annual IRS contribution limits. New employees may enroll the 1st of the month following date of hire. Current employees may enroll and make contribution changes at any time. Upon reaching two years of service, employees are eligible to receive any approved employer contributions.

Other Benefits

The EAP is provided at no cost to employees. This is a confidential service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The EAP provides up to 6 counseling sessions per issue to employees, their dependents and household members. Certified counselors provide clinical services for issues such as depression, stress, parenting, relationship issues, alcohol/drugs, work/career concerns and anger management. Elder care, daycare and legal referral services are also available.

Financial Wellness resources are provided at no cost to employees. Unlimited online resources are included in addition to 90-day Financial Coaching sessions. Resources include Budgeting, Retirement planning, Personal Finance & Long-term Financial Planning.

Employees enjoy business casual dress code every day.

Employees have access to free parking close to their work sites.

This is a brief summary of benefits.
This is not a contract or guarantee of benefits.