Education Assistance Bene昀椀ts Continuing Education Ongoing education is critical within our culture of innovation. We support your commitment to staying abreast of best-practice guidelines as you continue to hone your skills as a provider. › Full-time physicians will receive 5 days off per year for CME time. Part-time physicians will receive 3 days off per year for CME time. This is separate from vacation days. › $5,000 annual CME allowance on qualifying expenses, unless otherwise stated in the Provider Employment Agreement, which will be prorated accordingly in the event of partial FTE status. › You may roll over unused funds from year to year, up to one times your annual allowance. › If employment starts after July 1 of the calendar year a prorated amount of one-half of the CME allowance will be provided and a prorated amount of 3 days of CME days will be provided. Hospitalists are not eligible for days off. Tuition Reimbursement UnityPoint Health offers tuition assistance to eligible Team Members who seek to pursue education that supports the current business needs and future objectives of the organization. All education programs must be related to Team Member’s current job or an established career path within UnityPoint Health. Visit the HR Landing page for more information. FULL-TIME and PART-TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBLE TEAM Reimbursement Amounts MEMBERS who have been actively employed with UnityPoint Health for at least six months are eligible CLASSIFICATION MAXIMUM AMOUNTS for Tuition Reimbursement. Team members must Full Time (64-80) $5,250/year be in good standing and have not had a formal performance corrective action plan within the Part Time (32-63) $2,625/year previous 12 months. Terms of Tuition Reimbursement › All courses related to a degree or certi昀椀cate program must be completed with a minimum grade equivalent of C or better and award college credit. Courses that are based on a pass/fail grading system must be completed with a passing grade. Courses in which a Team Member receives an incomplete, withdrawal, or equivalent grade are ineligible. › Eligible expenses include tuition, required textbooks, and mandatory course-related fees such as registration or admissions fees, lab fees, technology fees, library cards, and graduation fees. › Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to, meals, lodging, transportation and tools or supplies (other than textbooks) that can be kept after completing the course of instruction | 42 |