Paid Time Off (PTO)

Your Time Matters

At AdventHealth, we believe time away from work is essential for your well-being. Our PTO program gives you the flexibility to rest, recharge and take care of life’s moments — whether it’s a vacation, a holiday or simply a personal day.

Your Guide to Paid Time Off

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Paid Time Off (PTO) Schedule

Your PTO grows as you grow with AdventHealth. From day one, you start earning time for yourself — and the longer you’re here, the more you earn. Over time, your accrual rate increases, reaching up to 14% for long-tenured team members, so you can enjoy even more time to rest and recharge.

You can build up to 320 hours in your PTO bank, giving you plenty of flexibility for vacations, personal days or unexpected needs. Leaders at the director level and above follow a slightly different schedule, but the same principle applies: more service means more time for you.

Team Member Accruals

Per Pay Period

Years of Service

Accrual Percentage

32 Hours

72 Hours

80 Hours

Less than 1

*9%

Annual: 74.88 hrs

Per Pay: 2.88 hrs

Annual: 168.48 hrs

Per Pay: 6.48 hrs

Annual: 187.2 hrs

Per Pay: 7.2 hrs

1 to 5

10%

Annual: 83.2 hrs

Per Pay: 3.2 hrs

Annual: 187.2 hrs

Per Pay: 7.2 hrs

Annual: 208 hrs

Per Pay: 8 hrs

5 to 8

11%

Annual: 91.52 hrs

Per Pay: 3.52 hrs

Annual: 205.92 hrs

Per Pay: 7.92 hrs

Annual: 228.8 hrs

Per Pay: 8.8 hrs

8 to 11

12%

Annual: 99.84 hrs

Per Pay: 3.84 hrs

Annual: 224.64 hrs

Per Pay: 8.64 hrs

Annual: 249.6 hrs

Per Pay: 9.6 hrs

11 to 15

13%

Annual: 108.16 hrs

Per Pay: 4.16 hrs

Annual: 243.36 hrs

Per Pay: 9.36 hrs

Annual: 270.4 hrs

Per Pay: 10.4 hrs

15+

14%

Annual: 116.48 hrs

Per Pay: 4.48 hrs

Annual: 262.08 hrs

Per Pay: 10.08 hrs

Annual: 291.2 hrs

Per Pay: 11.2 hrs

* Leaders (Directors+) begin accruing at 10% during their first five (5) years of service

Colorado Accruals

Team Members Based on Full Time 80 Hours

Years of Service

Total Accrual PTO + PSSL

PSSL Accrual %

(Capped at 48 Hours per Year)

Annual PSSL Hours

PTO Accrual %

Annual PTO Hours

Total Annual Accrued Hours

PTO + PSSL

Less than 1

*9%

3.33%

48

6.69%

139.2

187.2

1 to 5

10%

3.33%

48

7.69%

160

208

5 to 8

11%

3.33%

48

8.69%

180.8

228.8

8 to 11

12%

3.33%

48

9.69%

201.6

249.6

11 to 15

13%

3.33%

48

10.69%

222.5

270.4

15+

14%

3.33%

48

11.69%

243.2

291.2

* Leaders (Directors+) begin accruing at 10% during their first five (5) years of service

Using Your Colorado Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSL)

We want you to feel supported when life happens! Colorado Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSL) is here for you whenever you need it — whether it’s for your health, caring for a loved one or any reason allowed under the Paid Time Off - Colorado Paid Sick and Safe Leave policy in PolicyTech.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Your Time, Your Choice: You can use up to 48 hours of PSL per benefit year.
  • Easy to Use: PSL can be taken in increments starting at just 1 hour — no need to find someone to cover your shift.
  • Giving Notice:
    • If you know ahead of time (like for a doctor’s appointment), please give at least 7 days’ notice to your leader.
    • If it’s unexpected, just let your leader know as soon as you can — by phone, email, text or through your timekeeping system.
  • No Questions Asked: You don’t need to share the reason for your leave. Just let us know you’re using Colorado PSL so we can record it correctly.
  • No Extra Paperwork: In most cases, documentation isn’t required unless another law applies (like FMLA or ADA).

We’re here to make sure you have the flexibility and peace of mind you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County Accruals

Team Members Based on Full Time 80 Hours

Years of Service

Total Accrual PTO + SPL

SPL Accrual %

(Capped at 40 Hours per Year)

Annual SPL Hours

PTO Accrual %

Annual PTO Hours

Total Annual Accrued Hours

PTO + SPL

Less than 1

*9%

2.86%

40

7.08%

139.2

187.2

1 to 5

10%

2.86%

40

8.08%

160

208

5 to 8

11%

2.86%

40

9.08%

180.8

228.8

8 to 11

12%

2.86%

40

10.08%

201.6

249.6

11 to 15

13%

2.86%

40

11.08%

222.5

270.4

15+

14%

2.86%

40

12.08%

243.2

291.2

* Leaders (Directors+) begin accruing at 10% during their first five (5) years of service

Using Your Illinois Paid Leave

We know time away is important—for your health, your family, and your peace of mind. Illinois Paid Leave gives you flexibility to take time off for any reason that matters to you, as long as it follows the CWHR 202 – Paid Time Off policy, and the PLAWA, the CCPLO or the Chicago Ordinance.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Your Time, Your Choice: You can use Illinois Paid Leave as it accrues, for any reason — no explanation required.
  • Easy to Use: Start with just 2 hours to cover part or all of your workday. No need to find someone to cover your shift.
  • Planning Ahead:
    • If your time off is planned (like a vacation or appointment), please give at least 7 days’ notice to your leader.
    • If it’s unexpected, let your leader know as soon as you can — by phone, email, text or through the timekeeping system.
  • Operational Needs: While we do our best to approve requests, there may be times when certain dates are blocked or coverage is critical for patient safety. If you have questions, check with your department leader.
  • No Extra Paperwork: In most cases, documentation isn’t required unless another law applies (like FMLA or ADA).

We’re here to support you in balancing work and life. Take the time you need — you’ve earned it!

PTO Donation Program: Caring for Each Other

At AdventHealth, we believe in lifting each other up — especially during life's most challenging moments. Our PTO Donation Program is one way we put that belief into action. It allows team members to share a little of what they have to help colleagues in need.

If you have extra PTO, you can donate hours to your facility's PTO Donation Pool. Donations are made to the shared pool rather than to a specific team member, ensuring support is available for those who have exhausted their own PTO and are facing a medical emergency or the loss of an immediate family member. It's a simple, powerful way to show compassion and support when it matters most.

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  • Donate PTO

    Share your unused PTO hours to help a teammate in need. Minimum donation: 4 hours.

  • Why It Matters

    Donations support team members facing medical emergencies or the loss of an immediate family member.

  • How It Works

    Submit your donation request in Workday. Keep at least 40 hours for yourself.

  • Give Hope

    Every hour you donate turns into time for someone who truly needs it.

This site summarizes the programs and benefits available to team members and their eligible dependents. Official plan documents, policies and certificates of insurance that contain the details, conditions, maximum benefit levels and restrictions on benefits govern our benefits program. In case of a conflict between this site and the official documents, the official documents prevail. The information on this site isn't a guarantee of benefits. AdventHealth reserves the right to modify or terminate its employee benefit plans and programs at any time for any reason.