Lee Memorial Health System employees who refer qualified candidates for posted positions may be eligible for a bonus if the candidate is hired for that position and remains successfully employed during the payout period.

Employees can earn bonuses for referrals in two (2) categories:

1. $2,500 for critical needs positions
   • Clinical Educator (RN)
   • Information systems/EMR
   • Medical Technologist/Histology Technologist
   • Nursing Leadership (RN)
   • Occupational Therapist
   • Physical Therapist
   • Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
   • Registered Nurse (experienced Acute Care & Home Health RNs)
   • Speech Therapist
   • RN Case Manager
     
     
2. $1,000 for selected hard-to-fill jobs
   • Pharmacist
   • Physical Therapy Assistant Respiratory Therapist (NICU)
   • Operations Improvement Coach
   • COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
     
     

Guidelines

• Referral bonus amounts are subject to change based on discretion of the System and depending on recruitment efforts and economic conditions.
   
• Referral bonus amounts are paid based on the list of eligible positions and amounts at the time the candidate accepts the job offer.
   
• Refer to Policy & Procedures S09 05 758 Recruitment Incentives for additional details regarding the Employee Referral Program.
   
• Additional information may also be obtained by calling HR Call Center at 239-424-3500