Clinician Educators are eligible for time off with pay from regularly scheduled service (not including time off due to holiday closure) that can be scheduled throughout the year with departmental approval based on clinical needs, clinical and/or teaching commitment and responsibilities. Time off with pay may be granted up to 22 days per year, pro-rated for the Clinician Educator’s percent time of appointment and start date. Time off with pay is available at the beginning of the calendar year and may not be carried forward from year to year. Pay in lieu of time off is not possible, nor can unused time off be carried over to the next calendar year, except in unusual circumstances justified by clinical needs of the department. The department chair must approve such exceptions, in advance. Time off with pay has no cash value, and is not paid out in any fashion at the time that employment ends.
Paid Conference Leave
Benefits-eligible Clinician Educators are eligible for paid conference leave that may be taken for the purpose of attending professional development conferences or for participating in similar professional development opportunities. This program is not available to those holding Clinician Educator (Affiliated) titles.
Paid conference leave is not automatic and must be applied for and approved by the department in advance. Clinician Educators should work with their service chiefs and department chairs to assure adequate coverage of their clinical services while they are on paid conference leave.
For disability and family leaves, see the Family and Medical Leaves and Disability Leave section below.