As a valued employee, you'll receive a host of benefit options. Regular
full-time (72 hours per pay period) and regular part-time employees (32 hours
per pay period) are eligible.
Retirement Plans
401(k) Retirement Plan: You may
contribute up to the IRS maximum limit ($14,000 in 2005, $15,000 in 2006). You
will be eligible for this plan after 90 days or your 21st birthday, whichever is
later. Covenant Health will match your contribution dollar for dollar up to 6%
of your salary*. The 401(k) plan has a 5 year step vesting schedule for the
employer match contributions. We offer several investment options through our
third party administrator, Fidelity Investments.
Paid Time Off/Sick Leave/Family Wellness Leave*
Paid Time Off
(PTO), sick leave and family/wellness leave is accrued each pay period.
Family/wellness hours may be used for doctor or dental appointments, caring for
a sick child, and/or to care for immediate family members during illness.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
A varitey of plans and
service levels of care are offered to best meet the needs of you and your
family.
Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
You can set
aside money before taxes to cover estimated medical and childcare/eldercare
costs throughout the year.
Disability
Short- and Long-term disability plans offered to
provide financial support by providing income protection while disabled.
Group Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Insurance
Basic life insurance benefits paid by Covenant Health.
Additional policies are available for purchase.
Extensive in-house clinical and professional development
programs
Offered through Covenant's Development Services department,
employees may take advantage of ongoing educational and development
opportunities including:
- Nursing and clinical education
- Continuing medical education
- Computer training
- Professional development training
- Individual assessment services
- Organizational Development Audio/Visual Services
Tuition Reimbursement*
Designed to assist with educational
expenses if you decide to pursue additional job-related education.
Health & Fitness center discounts
Employees are eligible
for an initial membership discount at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center.
Covenant Health Credit Union
The Covenant Health Credit Union is a
not-for-profit financial cooperative owned and operated by member employees of
Covenant Health and it's member facilities. A full-service financial
institution, the credit union offers a wide range of financial services tailored
to meet the needs of health care professionals.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance is
available for employees and family members. The program is designed to help with
a variety of personal problems, including: marital, family, substance abuse,
emotional conflicts, stress, legal and financial problems and domestic violence.
*These benefits may vary slightly at each
facility.