Adventist Health System Is Recognized As A Great Place To Work In Health Care

Becker’s Hospital Review names Adventist Health System, which includes all Florida Hospital West Florida Region hospitals among “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.”

(PRWEB) - Adventist Health System, which includes Florida Hospital Tampa/Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Florida Hospital Carrollwood, Florida Hospital North Pinellas, Florida Hospital at Connerton Long Term Acute Care, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Sebring, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid and Florida Hospital Wauchula has been recognized for being a great place to work in health care by Becker’s Hospital Review.

“We are honored to be named a great place to work in health care. Employee engagement is a top priority for our organization and we understand the importance of fostering an engaged workplace that allows each employee the opportunity to extend the healing ministry of Christ to the patients we serve,” said Mike Schultz, President and CEO of the Florida Hospital West Florida Region.

The health care organizations on the list were selected by the Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team based on workforce-centric awards received, benefits offerings, wellness initiatives, and efforts to improve professional development, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance and a sense of community and unity among employees.

In honoring Adventist Health System, Becker’s Hospital Review noted that “the system offers a tuition reimbursement program, employee wellness programs, company-paid flu shots on campus, and cafés with healthy menu options, among other benefits.”

Becker’s Hospital Review also noted that Adventist Health System is a four-time consecutive winner of Gallup’s Great Workplace Award for creating an engaged workplace.

The entire list of recognized organizations can be found at: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-great-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2015.html

About Florida Hospital West Florida Region
The Florida Hospital West Florida Region is a not-for-profit 1,257-bed hospital system composed of 9 hospitals including Florida Hospital Tampa/Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, Florida Hospital Carrollwood, Florida Hospital at Connerton Long Term Acute Care, Florida Hospital North Pinellas, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Sebring, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid and Florida Hospital Wauchula. Part of the Adventist Health System, Florida Hospital is a leading health network comprised of 23 hospitals throughout the state. For more information, visithttp://www.FloridaHospital.com.

About Adventist Health System
Adventist Health System is a faith-based health care organization headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. A national leader in quality, safety and patient satisfaction, Adventist Health System’s nearly 74,000 employees maintain a tradition of whole-person health by caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. With 45 hospital campuses and nearly 8,100 licensed beds in ten states, Adventist Health System facilities incorporate the latest technological advancements and clinical research to serve more than 4.5 million patients annually. The full continuum of integrated care also includes urgent care centers, home health and hospice agencies, and skilled nursing facilities. Each Adventist Health System facility operates independently in delivering care and services to best meet the needs of the local communities they serve. While each entity is unique, all remain united in one mission of Extending the Health Ministry of Christ.

About Becker’s Hospital Review
Becker's Hospital Review is a monthly publication offering up-to-date business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems. Content is geared toward high-level hospital leaders, and provides valuable content, including hospital and health system news, best practices and legal guidance specifically for these decision-makers. Each issue of Becker's Hospital Review reaches more than 18,000 people, primarily acute-care hospital CEOs, CFOs and CIOs.