RWJBarnabas Health Named to Becker’s Hospital Review Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Becker's Hospital Review has named RWJBarnabas Health to its 2017 list of "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare." This list is a compilation of hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgical centers, physician groups, vendors and other healthcare organizations that provide excellent work environments and outstanding benefits to their employees.

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to creating an environment for employees where they experience trust, camaraderie and a sense of pride. Leadership focuses on creating a culture of caring and a supportive, inclusive workplace for its diverse workforce. Employees have access to robust wellness programs, community engagement initiatives and are offered training and leadership development opportunities. RWJBarnabas Health offers employees a paid pension plan, a system-matched 401(k) savings plan, health, dental and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, nursing scholarships and paid time off.

“RWJBarnabas Health is honored to be listed among the ‘150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare’”, said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. “Our employees and physicians are truly our greatest assets. Their compassion, expertise and professionalism are evidenced in the remarkable work they do. Providing an environment that enables and empowers them to excel is paramount to the success of the organization.”

Becker's Hospital Review has been compiling a list of Top Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2011. The list is comprised of both providers and non-provider organizations. The Becker's editorial team determined the entities included on this year's list. Organizations that submitted nominations were considered, as were those that received national, state or local recognition previously earned for workplace excellence, as well as benefits offerings, wellness initiatives, and efforts to improve professional development, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance and a sense of community among employees.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 33,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety.