Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is eliminating less than 1 percent of its 30,000-person workforce.
Jefferson Health has significantly expanded its footprint over the past three years, growing from a three-hospital system to a 30-hospital organization. In addition to expanding its network, Jefferson Health is also focused on streamlining operations and has identified positions that are no longer needed due to technology advancement or integration.
"Our growth, along with the changes in technology, healthcare and education, present Jefferson with the opportunity and the responsibility to effectively manage limited resources," said Stephen K. Klasko, MD, president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health. "This ongoing process has identified staffing reductions, representing less than 1 percent of our workforce."
Jefferson Health will offer affected employees retraining through the Jefferson Institute of Emerging Health Professions, and human resources teams in each division will give these individuals priority when reviewing resumes for open positions.
Regarding the workforce reduction, Scott Becker, publisher of Becker's Healthcare, said, "Steve Klasko is a judicious, smart leader doing all he can to minimize the pain of workforce adjustments."
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