Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network is a fully integrated, nonprofit system with more than 23,000 employees across 16 hospital campuses and 350 outpatient sites, making it the Lehigh Valley’s largest employer. Its mission prioritizes caring for all patients regardless of ability to pay, improving community health and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals, shaping a workplace centered on service, access and continuous improvement. St. Luke’s is a major teaching institution, offering more than 60 accredited graduate medical education programs and training over 550 residents and fellows annually, alongside nursing and allied health pathways that support approximately 3,300 learners each year. Employees are supported by comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, voluntary offerings such as fertility and pet insurance, and an embedded wellness team that provides evidence-based programs including free one-on-one health coaching. Engagement is consistently strong, with employee survey results placing the organization in the top decile nationally for engagement. Strengths include pride, inclusion and a discrimination-free environment. St. Luke’s culture of care is further reinforced through its “Caring for Our Own” program, which provides financial assistance to employees facing crises.
