Best Places to Work in Healthcare - 2024
Rank 13 - Provider/Insurer
Atlantic Health System
Morristown , NJ
Years on the list: 4
Number of U.S. employees: 16,510
Voluntary employee turnover: 10%
What leaders say: “We have created a culture of extraordinary caring to prioritize the health and wellness of our team members. Leaders recognize the need to balance our personal and professional lives, supporting team members through a comprehensive array of programs, benefits and development opportunities. Team members thrive because they are respected and encouraged.”
From the Winner (Sponsored Content)
Atlantic Health System believes patients deserve care tailored for their life and needs. That's why the system offers personalized care for every step of a patient’s health and wellness journey, with the power of an entire healthcare system behind them. Powered by a dedicated workforce of 20,000 team members and 5,440 affiliated physicians, Atlantic Health System is committed to building healthier communities. Based in New Jersey, it covers 7.5 million people across the tri-state area. With a mission to provide personalized care, the system excels in connecting patients to expert physicians, innovative technology and award-winning services, ensuring the best possible experience for patients and their families.
The non-profit system operates more than 550 sites of care, including eight hospitals: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, N.J.; Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J.; Newton Medical Center in Newton, N.J.; Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, N.J.; Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, N.J.; Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, N.J.; Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, N.J. and CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, N.J. In 2024, Atlantic Health was proud to announce the signing of a definitive agreement to expand its strategic partnership with Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Brunswick, N.J., to welcome Saint Peter’s into Atlantic Health System.
Atlantic Health System’s extensive physician network includes Atlantic Medical Group, a key component of the system’s physician enterprise, and one of the largest multispecialty practices in New Jersey. Together with 1,700 physicians and advanced practice providers, the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners form Atlantic Alliance, a clinically integrated network of more than 2,500 healthcare providers throughout northern and central New Jersey, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care for all patients.
The system offers a full continuum of healthcare services, including 27 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse Services and Atlantic Health Virtual Visits, providing patients with access to quality care whenever and wherever they need it. Atlantic Mobile Health’s transportation fleet, operating on both land and air, ensures timely and efficient patient care, seamlessly connecting these services.
Atlantic Health System is building healthier communities through groundbreaking research. Advancing the science behind Atlantic Health’s award-winning network of care is the Atlantic Center for Research (ACR). The ACR is the hub for cutting-edge, patient-centered, translational and clinical research, with the potential to directly impact patient outcomes and shape the future of personalized care. The ACR research portfolio includes industry and federally sponsored clinical research in a range of medical conditions including cancer, heart disease and complex neurological conditions.
A recognized leader in healthcare innovation, Atlantic Health System spearheads the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, a partnership of regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving healthcare access and affordability. The system also holds an academic affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University, serving as the regional campus for the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook medical centers. Atlantic Health System proudly serves as the official healthcare partner of the New York Jets, further solidifying its reputation as a top-tier healthcare provider.