UCI Health is one of Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Academic health system recognized for values, programs for co-worker support
Orange, Calif. — UCI Health has been named one of the top 165 places to work in healthcare for 2026 by Becker's Hospital Review.
The prestigious list recognizes hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their coworkers' well-being, satisfaction and fulfillment.
“A culture of excellence and innovation empowers our team members to make UCI Health the nation’s friendliest, most accessible healthcare system,” said UCI Health President and CEO Chad T. Lefteris. “A work environment that is supportive, positive and fosters belonging allows us to deliver the highest level of patient care.”
The writeup reads:
“UCI Health is Orange County’s only academic healthcare system, delivering personalized, leading-edge care, guided by its mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. Its values were refreshed in 2025 and shaped by employee input. They emphasize embracing human moments, owning excellence and building tomorrow together, reinforcing a culture of shared purpose and accountability. Team members are supported by a comprehensive benefits portfolio that includes robust health and retirement plans, paid time off, legal services, wellness programming and access to a systemwide ‘Whole Person Wellness’ program. Employee perception surveys show strong alignment with the mission, with co-workers citing job stability, benefits and work-life flexibility as the top reasons they remain at UCI Health, which has also earned multiple Forbes workplace recognitions.”
The top 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.
Interested in joining UCI Health? Visit our careers page.
About UCI Health
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Follow UCI Health on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.