Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Covenant Health is a comprehensive health system established in 1996 by the consolidation of Fort
Sanders Health System, Knoxville, Tennessee, and MMC HealthCare System, parent company of
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
With headquarters located in Knoxville, the system provides comprehensive services throughout East
Tennessee. Covenant Health is a community-owned organization committed to improving the health of
the people it serves. The organization is governed by a voluntary board of directors composed of
community leaders and medical professionals.
Covenant Health includes six acute care hospitals in East Tennessee: Methodist Medical Center of Oak
Ridge, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Fort Loudoun
Medical Center in Loudon, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center in Sevierville and Roane Medical Center
in Roane County. It also includes Peninsula Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in East Tennessee's Blount
County.
In addition to the hospitals Covenant Health's primary member organizations include the Patricia Neal
Rehabilitation Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center at
Methodist, Peninsula (a division of Parkwest Medical Center), Fortress Corporation, Fort Sanders West
Diagnostic Center, Fort Sanders West Outpatient Surgery Center, Nanny's Nursery, Fort Sanders Health
and Fitness Center, Covenant Medical Management and Covenant HomeCare.
Covenant Health operates the Fort Sanders Nursing Department, a baccalaureate nursing education
program at Tennessee Wesleyan College, in Athens, Tenn.
Its philanthropic affiliates include Fort Sanders Foundation and the Thompson Cancer Survival Center
Foundation in Knoxville, Methodist Medical Center Foundation in Oak Ridge and the Dr. Robert F.
Thomas Foundation in Sevierville. Funds raised by the foundations provide services, equipment and
other resources for excellence in patient care.
Approximately 8,000 people are employed by Covenant Health and its member organizations. Working
together with approximately 1,000 affiliated physicians, these healthcare professionals deliver quality care
to thousands of patients throughout East Tennessee.
Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center (FSRMC) is a 517 acute care facility in Knoxville, TN and is the
home of Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (PNRC). PNRC includes a 73 bed inpatient rehabilitation
facility and a large neurological based outpatient center.
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Staff consists of:
o 9 full time speech pathologists, 2 part time speech pathologists and 2 prn speech
pathologists.
o 13 full time occupational therapists, 3 part time occupational therapists and 2 full time
COTA’s, and 1 PRN Occupational Therapist.
o 17 full time PT’s, 6 part time PT’s, 4 full time PTA’s, and 1 part time PTA.
o 4 full time Rehab Technicians which serve in assisting therapists in treatments.
o 4 full time office staff.
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Acute care therapy provides all aspects of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech
language pathology. FSRMC is regional referral facility and therefore has a wide range of
diagnosis treated ranging from general orthopedics and cardiac conditions to complex surgical
and neurological issues.
PNRC treats a wide variety of diagnosis including Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, CVA, general
neurological conditions, and orthopedics ages, 5 and above. The inpatient rehabilitation center is
set up in a team approach consisting of PT, OT, SLP, Recreation Therapy, and Behavioral
Medicine.
Patricia Neal Outpatient Center (PNOC) provides comprehensive PT, OT, SLP to neurologically
impaired individuals ages 12 and above with exceptions made for some of our specialty areas.
Specialty areas of treatment include:
o Bioness L300 and L200 (PT and OT)
o Adaptive Driving program (OT)
o Adaptive Seating and Mobility Clinic (PT)
o C-leg trained therapists (PT)
o Augmentative Communication (SLP)
o Vital Stim (SLP)
o Innovation Recreation Cooperative which is an adaptive sports program.
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Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Methodist Medical Center (301 bed acute care facility and outpatient rehab clinic in Oak Ridge and Lake
City)
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Staff consists of:
o 5 full time speech pathologists, 1 part time speech pathologist and 2 prn (3 full time and 1
part time in outpatient; 2 full time in acute care)
o 3 full time occupational therapists, 1 part time occupational therapist and 1 full time
COTA (1 full time OT in acute, rest in outpatient)
o 6 full time PT’s and 5 full time PTA’s for Oak Ridge outpatient therapy
o 1 part time PT and 1 full time PTA for outpatient Lake City PT clinic (newly opened in
January ’09)
o 4 full time PT’s in acute care; 3 full time PTA’s, 1 part time PTA, 1 prn PTA and 4 prn
PT’s
o 4 full time PT Attendants which serve as a “Lift Team” for the therapy department and
nursing floors.
o 3 full time office staff for outpatient therapy
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Acute care therapy provides all aspects of physical therapy services including orthopedic and
neurological rehabilitation and physical therapy for the Total Joint Center patients (Marshall
Steele Joint Center). Occupational therapy works with variety of orthopedic and neurologically
impaired patients, deconditioned patients, those with safety risks. Speech therapy provides
speech, language, dysphagia, voice and cognitive therapy, including ability to work with
trach/vent patients and Modified Barium Swallow studies for both inpatients and outpatients.
Outpatient physical therapy services include comprehensive orthopedic therapy services,
neurological rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, lymphedema therapy, and pediatric therapy for
birth-18 years of age. Pediatric PT’s also perform orthotic assessments and serial casting.
Outpatient occupational therapy includes comprehensive orthopedic & neurological treatment for
all ages and pediatric therapy for birth-18. Adaptive driving assessments are also performed at
Methodist.
Outpatient speech therapy includes speech, language, voice, fluency, dysphagia and cognitive
therapy for adults as well as children birth-18. Vital Stim therapy is also provided.
Pediatric outpatient therapy program (PT, OT, ST) sees a wide variety of diagnoses including, but
not limited to, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration disorders,
feeding/swallowing disorders, neurological impairment, Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.
Monthly outpatient pediatric and neuro team meetings to better coordinate care for
multidisciplinary patients.
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Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Fort Loudoun Medical Center (50 bed acute care facility and outpatient rehab clinics in Lenoir City and
Loudon)
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Staff consists of:
o 3 full-time Physical Therapists, working in the Lenoir City out-patient clinic and acute care
at Ft. Loudoun Medical Center
o 2 part-time Physical Therapists, working in the Loudon out-patient clinic
o 1 prn Occupational Therapist, working in the Lenoir City out-patient clinic and acute care
at FLMC
o 1 prn Speech Therapist, working in the Lenoir City out-patient clinic and acute care at
FLMC
o 2 full-time office/tech staff for out-patient therapy at the Lenoir City clinic
o 1 full-time and 1 prn office/tech staff for the out-patient therapy clinic in Loudon
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Acute care therapy provides all aspects of physical therapy services including orthopedic and
neurological rehabilitation and physical therapy for the total joint replacement patients.
Acute care occupational therapy works with a variety of orthopedic and neurologically impaired
patients, deconditioned patients, and those with safety risks.
Acute care speech therapy provides speech, language, dysphagia, voice and cognitive therapy.
Outpatient physical therapy services include comprehensive orthopedic therapy services,
neurological rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, and wound care for patients from adolescent to
geriatric ages.
Outpatient occupational therapy includes lymphedema therapy, comprehensive orthopedic &
neurological treatment for patients from adolescent to geriatric ages. Adaptive driving
assessments are also performed at Ft. Loudoun.
Outpatient speech therapy includes speech, language, voice, fluency, dysphagia and cognitive
therapy for adults as well as children birth-18.
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Fort Sander Sevier Therapy Center- Located in Sevierville TN at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and
in Seymour TN
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Staff consists of:
o 1 full time speech pathologist
o 1 full time occupational therapists (CHT) who provides services at Sevier and Seymour, 1
PRN occupational therapist
o 3 full time PT’s and 2 full time PTA’s at Sevier location, 2 full time PT’s OCS, 1 office staff
o 3 full time PT techs
o 1 full time office staff for outpatient therapy
o 1 Rehab manager who also provides patient care
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Outpatient physical therapy services include comprehensive orthopedic therapy services, sports
medicine, neurological rehabilitation, wound care and aquatic therapy.
Outpatient occupational therapy includes comprehensive orthopedic & neurological treatment and
have certified hand specialist on staff. OT staff also provide services to the acute care patients.
Outpatient speech therapy includes speech, language, voice, fluency, dysphasia and cognitive
therapy for adults as well as children birth-18.
Acute care therapy provides all aspects of physical therapy services including orthopedic and
neurological rehabilitation and physical therapy for the total joint replacement patients.
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Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Parkwest Medical Center is a 307 bed acute care facility in Knoxville, TN.
Short Description about our Acute Care Therapy Department:
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Acute care staff consist of:
o 12 PT’s: 6 Full time, 6 PRN
o 11 PTA’s: 6 Full time, 2 Part time, 3 PRN
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5 OT’s: 2 Full time, 2 Part time, 1 PRN
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7 COTA’s: 2 Full time, 5 PRN
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4 ST’s: 1 Full time, 3 PRN
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4 Rehab Technicians: 2 Full time, 2 PRN
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1 Project Coordinator (office staff)- Full time
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Parkwest has been recognized for:
o Area’s top cardiac care program
o First choice in surgical services
o Led preference for maternity services and healthcare for seniors
o Achieved record high numbers for stroke care
o Positive outcomes and Excellent Customer Service at the Retreat at Parkwest: Total
Joint Replacement Center (Marshall Steele Joint Center)
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Acute care therapy provides all aspects of PT/OT/ST services throughout each nursing unit in the
hospital. We have a very diverse population of patients: Critical care unit (38 beds),
Orthopedics/Neuro Surgery Unit, Oncology/Bariatric Surgery Unit, Cardiac Unit, Pulmonary/Renal
Unit, Medical/Neuro Unit, and Gero-Pysch Unit. Physical Therapy also provides wound care to
some degree but not a high volume amount.
What makes our department special?
Our department is a diverse group, meaning lots of seasoned staff with multiple years experience in
the acute setting with a small mix of new graduates. We are a Team oriented department. Easy to
say that but the staff truly care about each other and it shows in many ways. We not only strive to
provide excellent service to our patients but we also take care of each other like family.
As the manager, things that I feel are crucial in the success of our department:
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New hire orientation: I feel that if we don’t provide a thorough orientation, how we could
expect the employee to be successful.
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Communication is a must from many levels. Staff meetings 2x/month. One on one meeting
with Manager or Therapy coordinator monthly with staff.
Listening to staff members
questions/concerns, relationship building, mentoring, reviewing performance, discussing
departmental goals.
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Motto: Always doing what is right for the patient. Treating patients as if it was your family
member.
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Explaining expectations and holding staff accountable to those expectations.
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My goal is to be as fair as possible. Problem solving includes staff involvement, not just
what I think it should be.
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Employee and Patient Satisfaction are a 1st priority to me. Doing the best we can in
hiring the right fit for the department and for the applicant are important to me.
Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Covenant Therapy Centers
Patricia Neal Outpatient Centers – Harriman and Kingston
 Staff consists of:
o 2 full time PT’s, 2 full time PTA’s, 1 Full Time OT, and Contract ST in Harriman
o 3 full time PT’s, 1 full time PTA in Kingston
 Both facilities provide comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services for a variety of
diagnoses including orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular conditions
 The Harriman clinic offers outpatient occupational therapy by the county’s only certified hand
therapist. We treat patients for orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity and neurological
conditions.
 The Harriman clinic offers speech therapy on a part time basis for conditions including issues
related to speech, language, voice, dysphagia, and cognition.
Fort Sanders Physical Therapy Centers - Halls and Powell
 Staff consists of:
o One FT PT and one FT PTA in Halls.
o 2 FT PT’s in Powell.
 Both of these facilities provide comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services for patients
dealing with orthopedic, neurological, vestibular disorders and amputations.
 The office hours vary on M, W, F 8:00-6:30 p.m. and T and Th 8:00-1:00 p.m.
Fort Sanders Physical Therapy Center - Downtown
 Staff consist of:
o 3 full time PT’s, 1 part time PT and 1 full time PTA. One PT is a certified McKenzie
therapist and another is a certified lymphedema therapist.
 Our facility offers comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services that include diagnoses of:
orthopedic, neurological, chronic neck and headaches, as well as lymphedema.
 The office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Parkwest Therapy Center at Fort Sanders West
 Staff consists of:
o 8 Full Time PT’s, 3 Part Time PT’s
o 1 Part Time OT
o 1 Part Time ST
 This clinic provides comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services/treatment including:
orthopedic rehab, neuro rehab, pelvic floor dysfunction, aquatic therapy, hand therapy, functional
capacity evaluations and vestibular rehab. Additional certifications include: Certified Hand
Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, Sports Clinical Specialist, McKenzie Certified
Therapist, Industrial/Ergonomic Certification, and Vestibular Certifications
 The clinic offers outpatient occupational therapy as part of the comprehensive neuro team.
 The clinic offers speech therapy as part of the comprehensive neuro team for conditions including
issues related to speech, language, voice, dysphasia, and cognition.
Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Roane Medical Center (54 bed acute care facility and Out patient wound care center) in Harriman, Tn.
Staff consists of:
 1 Full Time Physical Therapist (Rehab Manager) working in In-Patient/Out-Patient wound care
clinic
 1 Physical Therapist working in acute care
 1 Full Time PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) working in acute care/out patient wound care
clinic.
 1 Full Time PT Tech/Office Staff
 4 PRN Physical Therapists rotating on weekends.
 1 PRN PTA on weekends
 1 PRN PT Tech/Office Staff for weekends
 1 PRN Speech Therapist working in Acute Care
 1 Occupational Therapist working in Acute Care
Acute Care therapy provides all aspects of Physical Therapy services including but not limited to
orthopedic/neurological rehabilitation, wound care and aquatic therapy.
Acute care Occupational therapy works with a variety of orthopedic and neurologically impaired patients,
deconditioned patients and those with safety risks.
Acute care speech therapy provides speech, language, dysphagia, voice and cognitive therapy. Also
provides In-patient and out patient Modified Barium Swallow studies.
Out patient Physical therapy is limited to wound care only. Wound Care Includes but not limited to
Whirlpool therapy, Ultrasound therapy, E-stim, Compression therapy, Negative pressure/wound vac
therapy, selective and non-selective debridements. (Non-wound physical therapy patients are referred to
Patricia Neal Out-Patient clinic in Kingston/Harriman Facility.
Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Covenant HomeCare is the area’s largest locally owned home health and hospice provider with one of the
largest rehabilitation departments in East Tennessee. Covenant HomeCare has 143 employees and
admits over 4700 patients annually with branches in Knoxville, Oak Ridge and Morristown.
Our mission at Covenant HomeCare is to help people live with comfort, dignity and independence. Since
1978, Covenant HomeCare has been providing the highest quality home care services to help patients
maintain their independence and stay at home.
Covenant HomeCare offers a complete range of services for transitional or continued care including
skilled nursing care, certified nursing assistants, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy
and medical social services. There are now specialized services for cardiac care, COPD, diabetes,
infusion therapy, joint replacement, mental health, stroke rehabilitation, telemedicine and wound care.
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Rehab staff consists of:
o 1 full-time speech pathologist, 1 part-time speech pathologist and 1 PRN speech
pathologist.
o 2 full-time occupational therapists, 2 part-time occupational therapists, 3 full-time
COTA’s, and 1 PRN occupational therapist.
o 11 full-time PT’s, 6 part-time PT’s, 11-full time PTA’s, and 1 part-time PTA, 1 PRN PT,
and 3 PRN PTAs.
o 1 rehab clinical manager
Covenant HomeCare provides all aspects of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech
language pathology possible within the home environment. Covenant HomeCare treats patients
with a wide range of diagnoses, ranging from general orthopedics and cardiac conditions to
complex surgical and neurological issues.
Covenant HomeCare is affiliated with Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat and Methodist Medical
Center’s Joint Replacement Center.
Covenant HomeCare’s stroke rehabilitation guidelines are approved by Pat Neal Rehabilitation
Center.
Covenant HomeCare has staff certified in lymphedema therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, VitalStim
therapy, and wound care.
The most wonderful thing about Covenant HomeCare is its people. Seventy percent of the staff has been
with Covenant HomeCare for over six years. With this amount of commitment, our teams are very high
functioning and work well together to give our patients an excellent experience. In home care, we have
the opportunity to work with patients where they live and truly make an impact in their daily living, whether
it is by working to make their environment safe or teaching their family to help them in the most efficient
way.
Covenant HomeCare serves the following counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cocke, Grainger,
Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union.
Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com
Covenant Health
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy
Covenant Health provides its employees and their families a Benefits Package that is second to none
 Healthcare insurance (2 plans to choose from)
 Dental Insurance (4 plans to choose from)
 Vision Insurance
 401(k) Retirement
 Paid time off
To apply for a position you need to:
 Visit our employment website (www.covenantcareers.com)
 Select one or more positions that you are interested in
 Click “Apply for these positions”
 Complete the application
To complete your application you will need to have the following information:
 Complete contact information for yourself, address, telephone, email, social security number, etc.
 Complete contact information for last five employers, address, telephone number, supervisor
name, salary, etc.
 Complete education/training information
 Complete professional licensure information, number, expiration date, etc.
 Professional references, previous supervisors/managers, not friends or family
Andy Thompson, Recruiter
Covenant Health Employment Services
(865) 531-5481
athomps2@covhlth.com
www.covenantcareers.com