Location: New Orleans
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: Ochsner Health System is one of the country's largest independent academic health systems. It boasts 13 hospitals, more than 50 health centers and more than 15,000 employees. New Orleans CityBusiness named it a 2013 "Best Place to Work" and AARP recognized it as a 2013 "Best Employer for Workers Over 50."
Added benefits: Ochsner offers its employees medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement, tuition assistance, childcare resources, personal assistance and up to 36 days of PTO including holidays. The system regularly recognizes employee effort, caring, tenure and leadership. Leadership is recognized with awards in 14 categories for staff at all levels and presented at an annual Academy-styled "Night at the Ochsners."
