Employment Benefits

Singing River takes care of you so that you can help take care of others. When you work to improve health and save lives in our community, Singing River’s compensation and benefits packages are there to support your health, life, career, and retirement.

Compensation

Kickstart your career with available sign-on bonuses for select positions and locations.

Earn competitive pay rates that reflect your skills and experience.

Available for many positions.

Get rewarded for your hard work! After an annual performance review, you may receive a merit pay increase (as approved by Board of Trustees).

You don’t have to wait until payday to access the money you’ve earned if you use the DailyPay app.

Know someone who would make a great fit for Singing River? We offer referral bonuses for some positions.

Work-Life Balance

Starting day one, you’ll earn 7.38 hours of paid time off during every pay period.

Hourly employees receive paid time and one half on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

We offer various types of leave, including family medical, military, personal, and more.

Medical & Health Benefits

When you work at Singing River, you’ll enjoy free in-network preventative care like annual physicals, screenings, tests like mammograms, and certain vaccinations. Low, fixed prices are available for common services at Singing River’s extensive network of providers and facilities. You may also visit out-of-network facilities by paying a deductible.

You can contribute to both the 403(b) and 457(b) plans at the same time. There are no early withdrawal penalties.

Singing River offers extensive dental coverage options, and our plans cover 100% of diagnostic and preventative services like exams, cleanings, x-rays, and sealants. Plus, there’s no waiting period.

With Singing River’s vision benefit, your in-network exams, services, and lenses are covered. An allowance is available for frames and contacts.

Weight loss surgery is covered for plan members who are enrolled for at least one year and meet medical necessity criteria.

Set aside tax-free money for certain healthcare and childcare expenses, and use your FSA debit card to pay for co-pays, prescriptions, medical devices, and much more.

Life & Disability Benefits

Basic life insurance is available for full-time employees, and you can purchase an additional supplemental amount of coverage.

Get income protection in case you become sick, injured, or disabled.

Retirement

Singing River matches full-time employees’ contributions equal to 50% of the first 8% deferred.

You can contribute to both the 403(b) and 457(b) plans at the same time. There are no early withdrawal penalties.

Pay taxes on your income now by making an in-plan Roth conversion. Mega backdoor Roth is available to help you save even more for your retirement.

Career Advancement & Education

We offer up to $21,000 of tuition reimbursement for full-time employees.

You can advance your career by enrolling in Singing River’s Healthcare Academy and beginning an apprentice program. Earn while you learn to be a CNA, phlebotomist, surgical tech, and more.

Employees can apply for scholarships provided by Singing River Auxiliary.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness is a program for Federal Direct student loans that forgives the remaining loan balance of borrowers who make 120 eligible payments while employed by an eligible employer such as Singing River.

Employees can use Tutition.io to get free expert coaching and guidance about securing and repaying student loans.

Singing River’s Leadership Development Program provides free online tools and in-person meetings for leaders at Singing River to advance their skills.

Other Benefits & Discounts

Singing River employees receive a discounted membership to the Singing River Healthplex in Ocean Springs and the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA.

We offer an employer-only pet insurance plan that pays up to 90% reimbursement on eligible vet bills.

Access a care specialist to help you find and book short-term and ongoing care for children, adults, pets, housekeeping, tutors, and more.

Discounts are available for employees at Singing River’s Cafes as well as at Lee Tracy’s Remedy, our upscale hospital gift shops.

Just scan your badge to pay at our on-site pharmacies, cafes, and hospital gift shops, and your total will be deducted on your paycheck.