The Northeast Florida area’s second largest private employer, Baptist Health offers a comprehensive total rewards program supporting its 15,000 team members’ wellbeing. The system offers plentiful benefits that advance physical health, work-life balance, financial security and professional development. In addition to medical, dental, vision, employer-matching retirement plans and more, options include flexible spending and health savings accounts, as well as legal and pet insurance. “Healthy For Life” features a wellness portal, mobile app and evidence-based activities to engage, educate and empower team members at every stage of wellbeing. These include free health coaching and mindfulness, intramural teams, on-site massage and low-cost fitness programs. A team member care fund provides emergency financial assistance for those facing unexpected financial hardship, such as family member death, unexpected repair, fire or natural disaster. Advancement opportunities include an 18-month leadership program and clinical ladders meant to hone advanced skills and reach self-determined goals. Ten employee resource groups and various inclusive festivals help foster inclusion and belongingness. Within a recent 12-month period, team members amassed 12,676 volunteer hours, and 75% of senior leaders volunteer with nonprofit boards.
