Salaries are revised on July 1 of each year. Over the past four years, salaries have increased from 3.5 to 8 percent per annum. In addition, Harris Methodist Health System purchases commercial liability insurance policies to provide coverage for claims in excess of the Self- Insured Trust. Evidence of coverage will be furnished upon written request. Each house staff member is covered on the effective date of appointment.
Coverage expires at termination of appointment.
House staff physicians, upon becoming aware of an actual or alleged claim, must immediately advise their program director and the hospital risk manager. Life insurance is available. Disability insurance is available. Health insurance in the THR HMO Plan will be provided for the resident, the resident spouse and dependent children. Departmental Funds Subject to the availability of funds and approval by the program director, special benefits, including educational leave and travel, may be provided from departmental funds.