Employees say:
"What makes Baptist Hospital special is the strong sense of teamwork and compassion. As a PFA, I see how everyone from doctors to support staff goes the extra mile for patients. One time, we helped a patient apply for financial aid after a major surgery, walking them through every step instead of just handing them forms. Leadership also truly listens—when I suggested a small change to improve patient communication, they actually made it happen. It's a place where you feel valued and part of something meaningful."
Employees say:
"This company stands out due to its strong commitment to employee development and a culture of innovation. It offers unique programs that encourage collaboration, mentorship, and creative problem-solving, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their ideas. Additionally, the focus on work-life balance and employee well-being sets it apart, making it a truly great place to work."
Employees say: "They are constantly highlighting and showcasing examples of all staff members, from dietary services and environmental services, not just executives and clinical staff. It shows how it takes a team to care for our communities we serve."
Employees say:
"This organization cares very much about their employees. It helps and gives opportunity for employees to succeed and move up in position by giving them the appropriate tools and training."
Employees say:
"Baptist Health is one of the few organizations of its size that has a heart -- caring for our community, inclusive of employees, is at the core of how we lead and it makes it a truly special place to work."
This is the 24th year on the list for Baptist Health South Florida, a health care chain that provides services in four counties in South Florida and through its online platform, the Baptist Health PineApp. The group provides treatments for cancer, cardiovascular complications, orthopedics, sports medicine, and neuroscience and employs over 4,000 doctors in 12 hospitals and 200 outpatient centers. In November, the group partnered with Florida International University and announced a collaboration to expand physician training, research, and patient care for South Florida communities. Its employees can access a scholarship program, which has awarded nearly $63 million since 2001, to over 5,000 employees who want to attend local universities or advance in the nursing field. Currently, 372 scholars are enrolled in the program. Baptist Health provided $478 million in total charity care and community benefit in fiscal year 2023. This reflects Baptist Health’s ongoing commitment to helping the communities we serve.
The health care chain provides an extensive range of services in four counties in South Florida and online via Baptist Health Care On Demand. It celebrates its 24th year on the Best Companies to Work For list.
- Since 2001, Baptist Health’s Scholars Program has funded over 4,500 employees who would like to pursue education at a local university or go further in the nursing field.
- Baptist Health has various Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that coordinate mentorship programs and bring members of different cultural affinity groups together.
- The health care chain offers access to digital counseling and behavioral therapy services for not just its employees but also their spouses, dependents, parents, and parents-in-law.
- Baptist Health revamped its orientation program in 2022 bringing in onboarding partners to help employees understand the organization’s culture from the get-go. It also launched online learning labs for employees to use as a resource for upskilling.
- “I love the diversity, I love the care we have for each other and the community,” one Baptist Health employee said. “The work-life balance is amazing and not just something we say we have, we actually practice it.”
Employees say:
"You directly impact the people of the community by providing the highest quality health care and services. Baptist Health South Florida truly provides the best resources (clinical and non-clinical) to its community members, and for that reason, I am very proud to work here."
