Wellstar Health System Careers, Benefits, Review

At Wellstar, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging support our mission of enhancing the health
and well-being of every person we serve. Embracing and respecting the unique aspects of our patients,
employees, and the communities where we all live reflects our values of serving with compassion, pursuing excellence and honoring every voice.

Wellstar Health System’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (ODEIB) is responsible for the system-wide design, development, strategic planning, and implementation of actions to impact workforce diversity, a culture of inclusion, building cultural competence, promoting health equity, improving community engagement, and enhancing supplier diversity.
 
When we speak a common language, we learn and grow together.

Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils

At Wellstar, our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and Inclusion Councils (ICs) represent us by serving as ambassadors and champions of the health system’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Their strategic programming for physicians and team members builds cultural competency and increases awareness of the healthcare and wellness needs of our diverse patient, team member and community populations. ODEIB supports and advises the system-wide Business Resource Groups and location-specific Inclusion Councils.

To learn more about how we honor every voice, visit Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at wellstar.org.

Wellstar specialists and primary care providers work in a multi-disciplinary environment with nearly 24,000 diverse team members throughout our 10 hospitals, 300 medical offices, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice, and home care. We’re proud to be home to one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the state, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers. 

Our efforts are recognized by national organizations that set standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

But we’re also well known for being a great place to work! Recognized as a Fortune 100 ‘Best Companies to Work’ for three years in a row, and featured in Working Mother Magazine’s Best Companies list for eight years, Wellstar continues to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.

At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’, and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence, and honor every voice.

Our culture is rooted in our values and leadership behaviors, and drives everything we do:

Values

We serve with compassion.

We pursue excellence.

We honor every voice.

Mission

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve

Vision

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time

Our culture of inclusiveness places value on each individual team member. The respect we share for each other has evolved into a feeling of family. As such, we always lend a hand when needed, celebrate individual and group achievements and support each other’s goals.

Take a look at what’s important to us:

• Personal and professional growth, through continuous organizational learning
• A family-like atmosphere where talents are recognized and differences are celebrated
• Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs and other amenities
• Real work-life balance
• Meaningful community involvement
• Opportunities for individual and shared success

And, when you choose Wellstar, you’ll be joining a team of the best and brightest health care professionals who enjoy unmatched:

Variety
Our network of facilities offers a range of sizes and specialties that provide an environment to match the needs, goals, and preferences of nearly any professional.

Flexibility
The ability to transfer seamlessly within our network, while retaining your seniority and benefits, allows you to maximize your experience, skills and career satisfaction.

Support
From the most advanced technological innovations, and continuous training & education, to truly stellar benefits and recognition for your accomplishments, Wellstar offers all the resources you need to succeed.

Core Leadership Competencies

Across our system, and at every level of our organization, you’ll find strong leaders who inspire and engage our world-class workforce. Our team members are united by our shared Core Leadership Competencies, including:

• Decision Making/Judgment
• Initiative/Creativity/Innovation
• Leadership
• Managing Diversity
• Managing for Performance
• Managing for Results
• Organizational Effectiveness
• People Development
• Strategic Thinking/Management

Leadership Orientation

Newly hired Assistant Managers and above will participate in the following courses as part of Wellstar's commitment to onboarding leaders to the organization:

• Leading Effectively at Wellstar
• Hardwiring Excellence for Leaders
• The Leadership Challenge
• Crucial Conversations

With teb unique hospitals and a strong Medical Group, Wellstar has become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples' lives.

At Wellstar, we understand that attracting and retaining the best talent in the healthcare industry is key to our future success. We are dedicated to our team members and continue to add programs and options to our already comprehensive range of employee benefits.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance plans for employees & families
• Life insurance plans
• Supplemental dental insurance
• Supplemental cancer, vision & personal recovery insurance
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Health services (annual screenings, selected immunizations, weight loss, smoking cessation and stress management programs)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tobacco-Free Environment

Financial Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement and leave of absence allowances)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities 
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) assistance
• 403(b) Supplemental savings plan
• Discounted Learning Center childcare services
• Discounted Health Place fitness center memberships
• Financial counseling services

Professional Development Benefits

• Nursing Shared Governance
• Promotions & transfers
• Continuing education programs
• CAPS (Clinical Advancement Program for Nursing)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development
• Onboarding
• Development Programs

Family & Lifestyle Benefits

• Family counseling services
• Work/Life balance
• Concierge service
• Backup childcare & eldercare
• Adoption assistance