Atlanta has lots of opportunities for healthcare careers, whether you want to work directly with patients or simply have a job in the field. Here are 10 health-related organizations that employees say are worth considering, based off the AJC's 2016 Top Workplaces.
1. A.G. Rhodes Health and Rehab
Atlanta and Marietta locations.
A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab is one of Atlanta's oldest nonprofits and leaders in senior care. Their three locations offer inpatient and outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services, short-term recovery care, and long-term nursing care. They have received numerous awards for their work during its 100-plus years of service.
2. Athenahealth
675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta.
Athenahealth delivers cloud-based services for electronic health records, practice management, and patient care coordination. Their goal is to free doctors' time, so they can focus more on patients. Employees appreciate the company's vision. "I feel like I'm given an opportunity to genuinely contribute to a meaningful endeavor," one said.
3. Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is a national network of hospitals that serve adult patients who are fighting cancer. They are consistently rated as delivering the highest quality of care and patient experience. Employees believe they're a valuable part of CTCA's unique treatment approach. "I feel like I really make a difference daily," one employee stated. "It brings out the best in me."
4. Jewish Home Life Communities
What began as The William Breman Jewish Home in 1951 has grown to become Jewish Home Life Communities, a system of life care communities and services. They provide long-term care, independent and assisted living, rehabilitation, home and hospice care. Employees appreciate the mindset of the Communities, one sharing that, "When I go home at night, I know I have done something meaningful."
5. LocumTenens.com
"Locum tenens" is a Latin phrase meaning "to substitute for." Today, it refers to providing staffing assistance when a physician or other healthcare provider is away for an extended period. LocumTenens.com works with hospitals, group practices, community health centers and more. "Everyone here is dedicated to working together to achieve quality outcomes," one employee commented.
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6. Northeast Georgia Health System
Braselton and Gainesville locations.
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system based in Hall County. With a medical staff of more than 600 physicians representing more than 50 specialties, NGHS serves people throughout the region. "As hard as we work, we also find time to laugh," one employee wrote. "I get to work with great people." It shows, with NGHS earning a spot on the AJC's Top Workplace list every year since 2011.
7. Piedmont Healthcare
1968 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta.
For more than 100 years, Piedmont Healthcare has been recognized for its quality of care and innovative treatments. The six-hospital system served nearly 2 million patients last year, including performing more than 44,000 surgeries. But employees still believe in personalized care. One wrote, "Everyone is positive, and our main concern is to ensure that each of our patients receive great care."
8. Resurgens Orthopaedics
Alpharetta, Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell locations.
Resurgens is Georgia's largest orthopedic practice, with 21 offices and six surgery centers throughout greater Atlanta. They provide a full range of orthopedic care, from injury, diagnosis and treatment to post-operative care and rehabilitation. Fellow employees were an important factor in votes, with comments such as, "All the people I work with are awesome. It is a joy to come to work."
9. Southern Crescent Women's Healthcare
Fayetteville and Newnan locations.
For more than 20 years, Southern Crescent Women's Healthcare has provided obstetrical and gynecological care to women of all ages on Atlanta's south side. Employees appreciate that and the way people are treated. "They're always willing to help and teach, and are always there to listen to each and every employee with any concerns," said one employee.
10. Thomas Eye Group
Newnan, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Suwanee locations.
Thomas Eye Group has specialists in all areas of eye care. Values such as consistent excellence, patient-centered service, ethical behavior, and community involvement keep employees focused.Education is also important, as seen in several employee comments: "I'm empowered to use my knowledge, experience, and judgment." "I feel encouraged to continue my education and to achieve my personal goals," another said.
