Location: New Orleans
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: Ochsner Health System is Louisiana's largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system. Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, coordinated clinical and hospital patient care is provided across the region by Ochsner's 28 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and more than 60 health centers. Ochsner employs nearly 17,000 employees and over 1,000 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. Ochsner was recently named a New Orleans City Business "Best Place to Work" for the tenth year in a row and has also been named a previous "AARP Best Employer for Workers Over 50."
Added benefits: Ochsner offers a variety of programs and events that serve to recognize and reward employees for their hard work, years of service, patient satisfaction, and commitment to excellence. Ochsner also offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular full- and part-time employees designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its employees — with many benefits at no cost to the employee and paying a portion towards other benefits. The innovative "Pathway to Wellness" is designed to enhance the health of Ochsner employees as they enjoy the benefits of working toward their health and wellness goals. Employees who register and participate in the program are eligible for cash rewards based on the number of "points" earned. Additional benefits include discounted gym memberships.
