Benefits That Reflect Your Contributions
Every day, top health care professionals across North Texas come together at UT Southwestern Medical Center to deliver a truly superb level of performance and achievement. As a state institution, we’re proud to match this standard of excellence with a rich benefits package that reflects our commitment to you.
UT Southwestern provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, as well as some benefits to eligible temporary and student employees. They include:
Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Employee Contribution Max 8.0% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match up to 8.0% of salary
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
- Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
- Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Darquita Derrett
Darquita Derrett
Senior Administrative Assistant ll
Senior Administrative Assistant ll
My favorite benefit is employer matching for retirement. Not only do they match my contribution, but it is a mandatory program. This is important to me because they care about my future.
Suzette Boese
Suzette Boese
Sr. Administrative Associate
Sr. Administrative Associate
We have an incredible benefits package with many affordable choices. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, health insurance has saved my life and allowed me to advocate for other cancer survivors.
