Paid Time Off

You must use your Paid Time Off (PTO) hours for vacation time, holidays, other personal time off from work and, when applicable, sick days. You must obtain approval in advance from your leader before using your PTO hours.

Who is eligible: You are eligible for PTO if you are a regular full-time or part-time team member assigned a total FTE (full-time equivalent) of 50% or greater.

PTO benefits are accrued in hours based on working a maximum of 80 hours per pay period. No PTO credit is earned for hours worked more than 80 hours per pay period. For those who worked less than 80 hours per pay period, the earned hours will be prorated based on actual hours worked.

PTO Donation Program

Banner Health allows PTO donations to assist team members with unexpected needs. This program allows us to help each other. For program details and eligibility criteria, click here.

Physician Time Off

Physician Time Off, also referenced as Approved Time Off (ATO), is paid time off for a variety of circumstances, including holidays, personal/ vacation time, sick days and leaves of absence. The Physician Time Off plan provides flexibility, allowing you to take personal time off with pay, subject to business needs and scheduling.

Who is eligible: You are eligible for Physician Time Off if you are classified as a regular full-time or part-time physician assigned a total FTE of 50% or greater. 

Shift-based physicians (i.e., hospitalists and intensivists) are ineligible to participate in the Physician Time Off plan.

Mandated Sick Time

Team members are entitled to Paid Sick Time as designated by law based on the state in which they work.

Earned Paid Sick Time may be used for the following purposes: (1) medical care or mental or physical illness, injury or health condition; (2) a public health emergency; or (3) absence due to domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse or stalking. Team members may use earned Paid Sick Time for themselves or for family members. Certain states offer expanded use.