Benefits Package

At St. Francis Hospital, employee benefits are just the beginning. These benefits reflect the hospital's commitment to, and appreciation of, the professionals who provide the quality healthcare our community has come to expect.

Our employee benefit package is in effect for both full- and part-time employees (two or more days a week) and includes:

Insurance

Qualified employees benefit from health, dental and group life insurance. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance is available for employees and their family members. Long-term disability insurance is available for the employee only.

Paid Time Off

St. Francis Hospital employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) to cover all vacancies from work. PTO is accrued based on hours worked and years of service.

Holidays

New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas are observed. Those working on these days receive premium pay.

Pension

Employees are automatically vested in this free program after five years of employment. 

Tax Deferred Annuities

Investment opportunities are available through payroll deduction.

Credit Union Membership

Employees have the opportunity to join an established credit union for healthcare employees.

Direct Deposit

Employees are paid by direct deposit to the bank or financial institution of their choice.

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and immediate family members have the option of meeting with a counselor at no charge for concerns related to personal, financial or work-related issues. This professional program is strictly confidential.

Short Term Disability

All eligible employees are covered, at no cost, b our Short Term Disability program. The plan pays you 70% of your regular wages if you need to miss work for longer than three days due to personal illness.

Premium Pay

Premium levels of pay, from time and a ¼ to double time are paid for unscheduled shifts, PRN and relief and weekend-only option employees. Overtime is paid at time and ½ for all hours worked over 40 in a work week.

Shift Differential

Working evening or night shifts is compensated with a shift differential of 6% of your base hourly rate with a minimum of $1 per hour. 

Funeral Leave

Up to 24 hours of pay is available for bereavement needs for the loss of immediate family members.

Jury Leave

Employees required to serve jury duty are paid for their leave.

Leaves of Absence

Leaves of Absence (LOAs) are available for personal, health, family and military needs.

Ticket Discounts

Employees are eligible for discounted tickets for entertainment and sporting functions in St. Louis, MO in addition to local retail discounts.