NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health System has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of their list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2017. This annual list recognizes organizations committed to fulfilling missions, creating outstanding cultures and offering competitive benefits to their employees.
Through nominations and an internal review process, Becker’s Healthcare’s annual list acknowledges organizations that have gone above and beyond to make their hospitals, health systems and companies great places to work. The organizations included encourage professional development among their employees and promote tomorrow's leaders. Many organizations have implemented employee recognition and mentorship programs, coordinated employee and family outings, and provided volunteering opportunities to support the local community.
“It is an honor for Ochsner Health System to be recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in healthcare,” said Tracey Schiro, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, Ochsner Health System. “At Ochsner, we understand that our employees are our most important resource in providing the highest quality of care for our patients. By placing a priority on employee engagement, professional development and job satisfaction, we have created an environment that continues to attract the top physicians, clinicians and professionals in the healthcare industry, all of whom are committed to our goal of saving and changing lives one patient at a time.”
The "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" list features both healthcare provider organizations and other healthcare-specific companies.
Ochsner Health System is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system where coordinated clinical and hospital patient care is provided across the region by Ochsner's 30 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and more than 60 health centers. Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” across three specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide each year. Ochsner employs more than 17,000 employees and over 1,000 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties, and conducts more than 600 clinical research studies.