Oklahoma’s flagship academic health system employs more than 12,000 physicians and staff. A cultural transformation has positioned OU Health as a national leader in employee engagement, ranking among the top 1% of improvement movers in the Press Ganey database in 2025. The system continues to attract exceptional talent, with more than 160 new physicians joining In the last two years. OU Health introduced an employee incentive program that distributed performance-based bonuses to all team members. The total rewards benefits package includes market-leading compensation, 6% 401(k) matching, paid family leave and infertility benefits. The system supports education through student loan repayment for clinical roles, a leadership development framework and an annual $5,250 education benefit. The degree accelerator program, created with the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, offers a progression pathway for nurses advancing their degrees while working. Oklahoma Magazine included OU Health as one of Oklahoma’s “Great Companies to Work For” in 2025, thanks to its outstanding workplace culture that inspires pride and purpose.
