UCI Health is one of Becker’s top places to work in healthcare
Benefits, positive environment, growth opportunities make academic health system a top employer
Orange, Calif. — UCI Health has been named one of the top 150 places to work in healthcare for 2025 by Becker's Hospital Review.
The writeup reads:
“Employees are supported with a generous benefits suite that includes 14 paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance, paid parental leave and robust wellness programs. The system has received top rankings from the Human Rights Campaign and other reputable organizations.
The institution’s culture of excellence has earned it consistent recognition on the Forbes best employer lists and Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Ongoing expansion, including new hospitals and cutting-edge energy infrastructure, offers employees meaningful opportunities for impact and career growth across a rapidly scaling system.”
“UCI Health places an emphasis on providing the highest level of patient care while also fostering a work environment that is supportive, positive and fosters belonging,” said UCI Health President and CEO Chad T. Lefteris.
“A culture of excellence and innovation empowers our team members to make UCI Health the nation’s friendliest, most accessible academic health system.”
The prestigious list recognizes hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their coworkers' well-being, satisfaction and fulfillment.
The top 150 places to work in healthcare list highlights organizations that provide:
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Inclusive and empowering work environments
- Flexibility for a true work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Community services and championing responsibility
The Becker’s list is based on nominations and editorial research. Organizations do not and cannot pay for inclusion.
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About UCI Health
UCI Health, one of California’s largest academic health systems, is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. The 1,317-bed system comprises its main campus UCI Medical Center, its flagship hospital in Orange, Calif., the UCI Health — Irvine medical campus, four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and a network of ambulatory care centers across the region. UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to the only Orange County-based National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves nearly 5.7 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).