UF Health
UF Health Headquarters Location
Gainesville, FL
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About UF Health
Do the finest work of your career with one of the finest hospital systems.
University of Florida Health is the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center and part of one of the nation's Top 10 public research universities, unique for our diverse constellation of health colleges, centers and institutes, and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs. With main campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville and more than 26,000 faculty and staff, University of Florida Health includes six health colleges, nine research institutes and centers, two major teaching hospital systems, dozens of physician medical practices and outpatient services throughout North Central and Northeast Florida, and two veterinary hospitals. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education, research, patient care and public service.
University of Florida Health is headquartered in Gainesville, where the colleges, several hospitals, research institutes and centers are located on UF's main campus. University of Florida Health also operates an academic health center in Jacksonville.
University of Florida Health Shands
University of Florida Health Shands is a private, not-for-profit hospital system affiliated with the University of Florida. It is part of University of Florida Health, the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center, with campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville.
University of Florida Health Shands is based in Gainesville. It features a teaching hospital, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, which also includes University of Florida Health Shands Cancer Hospital and University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital; four specialty hospitals -- University of Florida Health Shands Rehab Hospital, University of Florida Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital, University of Florida Health Heart & Vascular Hospital and University of Florida Health Neuromedicine Hospital; a network of outpatient rehabilitation centers; and a home health agency. University of Florida Health Shands is affiliated with more than 50 University of Florida Health Physicians primary care and specialty medical practices located throughout North Central Florida. University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is also home to a state-designated Level I trauma center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a regional burn center and an emergency air and ground transport program.
The UF Shands Hospital is recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 150 Top Places to Work, by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers, by Indeed as #20 on the list of 25 top-rated workplaces: Best Hospitals. Our Magnet®-designated facility offers not only world-class patient care but also outstanding research and education opportunities to its employees.
Gainesville Community Highlights:
• Home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College
• Florida Gators and other athletic events year round
• More than 20 nature parks
• Bustling downtown area with numerous dining and entertainment options
• Weekly, local farmers markets
• Seasonal art festivals
• Progressive live music scene
• Theaters and museums
• Excellent public and private schools for children
Regional/State Highlights:
• No state income tax!
• Within an hour and a half from the east and west coasts of Florida
• Surrounded by small towns rich with southern charm
• Known for nearby springs and rivers
• Within two hours of Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa
University of Florida Health Shands is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
About UsUniversity of Florida Health is the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center and part of one of the nation's Top 10 public research universities, unique for our diverse constellation of health colleges, centers and institutes, and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs. With main campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville and more than 26,000 faculty and staff, University of Florida Health includes six health colleges, nine research institutes and centers, two major teaching hospital systems, dozens of physician medical practices and outpatient services throughout North Central and Northeast Florida, and two veterinary hospitals. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education, research, patient care and public service.
University of Florida Health is headquartered in Gainesville, where the colleges, several hospitals, research institutes and centers are located on UF's main campus. University of Florida Health also operates an academic health center in Jacksonville.
University of Florida Health Shands
University of Florida Health Shands is a private, not-for-profit hospital system affiliated with the University of Florida. It is part of University of Florida Health, the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center, with campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville.
University of Florida Health Shands is based in Gainesville. It features a teaching hospital, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, which also includes University of Florida Health Shands Cancer Hospital and University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital; four specialty hospitals -- University of Florida Health Shands Rehab Hospital, University of Florida Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital, University of Florida Health Heart & Vascular Hospital and University of Florida Health Neuromedicine Hospital; a network of outpatient rehabilitation centers; and a home health agency. University of Florida Health Shands is affiliated with more than 50 University of Florida Health Physicians primary care and specialty medical practices located throughout North Central Florida. University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is also home to a state-designated Level I trauma center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a regional burn center and an emergency air and ground transport program.
The UF Shands Hospital is recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 150 Top Places to Work, by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers, by Indeed as #20 on the list of 25 top-rated workplaces: Best Hospitals. Our Magnet®-designated facility offers not only world-class patient care but also outstanding research and education opportunities to its employees.
Gainesville Community Highlights:
• Home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College
• Florida Gators and other athletic events year round
• More than 20 nature parks
• Bustling downtown area with numerous dining and entertainment options
• Weekly, local farmers markets
• Seasonal art festivals
• Progressive live music scene
• Theaters and museums
• Excellent public and private schools for children
Regional/State Highlights:
• No state income tax!
• Within an hour and a half from the east and west coasts of Florida
• Surrounded by small towns rich with southern charm
• Known for nearby springs and rivers
• Within two hours of Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa
University of Florida Health Shands is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
We are unique for our diverse constellation of health colleges, centers and institutes and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs.
Academic health centers make discoveries that lead to breakthroughs in patient care. Our patients are at the heart of all we do as we strive for the best possible clinical outcomes, quality and safety among academic health centers nationally. We offer compassionate care with a focus on world-class outcomes for all, no matter how simple or complex their illness, and we offer hope — and results — for those who have been told elsewhere they have run out of options.
Our mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care; innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences; and high-impact research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation.
Mission and VisionAcademic health centers make discoveries that lead to breakthroughs in patient care. Our patients are at the heart of all we do as we strive for the best possible clinical outcomes, quality and safety among academic health centers nationally. We offer compassionate care with a focus on world-class outcomes for all, no matter how simple or complex their illness, and we offer hope — and results — for those who have been told elsewhere they have run out of options.
Our mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care; innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences; and high-impact research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation.
Our Mission
-Patient care
-Research
-Education
-Community service
Our Vision
Together we strive to create unstoppable momentum toward the goal of improving individual and community health through discovery, clinical and translational science and technology, exceptional education and patient-centered, innovative, high-quality health care.
This is our vision as we harness The Power of Together.
Our Values-Patient care
-Research
-Education
-Community service
Our Vision
Together we strive to create unstoppable momentum toward the goal of improving individual and community health through discovery, clinical and translational science and technology, exceptional education and patient-centered, innovative, high-quality health care.
This is our vision as we harness The Power of Together.
At UF Health, our core institutional values are centered around our commitment to our patients and our role in serving our communities:
-Accountability
-Diversity
-Excellence
-Innovation
-Integrity
-Teamwork
-Trust
Our determination drives us. We're problem solvers, working together to move medicine forward. Our researchers contribute to immediate or future breakthroughs that translate into practices that help people get back to living a quality-filled life.. We aim to maximize the impact of state and federal funding for UF programs that advance biomedical, clinical and population science; collaborate on interdisciplinary opportunities with partners across UF; and bring scientific discovery and technology into commercial use to improve health for patients.
Join Our Team-Accountability
-Diversity
-Excellence
-Innovation
-Integrity
-Teamwork
-Trust
Our determination drives us. We're problem solvers, working together to move medicine forward. Our researchers contribute to immediate or future breakthroughs that translate into practices that help people get back to living a quality-filled life.. We aim to maximize the impact of state and federal funding for UF programs that advance biomedical, clinical and population science; collaborate on interdisciplinary opportunities with partners across UF; and bring scientific discovery and technology into commercial use to improve health for patients.
Achieve new heights of excellence in your career with a renowned health system admired nationwide. Team with people who will respect and support you. Explore the practice areas where you belong. And be rewarded the kind of benefits and opportunities that really matter day after day. Here at University of Florida Health.
Core Benefits-Gatorcare medical insurance and prescription drug plan*
-Short-term disability (STD)
-Long-term disability (LTD)
-Life Insurance
-Dependent life insurance*
-Paid time off (PTO)
-Holidays
-Employee assistance program (EAP)*
-Tuition reimbursement
-Dependent care and health care reimbursement accounts (Flexible spending accounts)
-Dental insurance*
-Vision plan*
-Critical care insurance, long-term care insurance, whole life insurance, short-term disability insurance and cancer protection policy
-Group legal*
Retirement Benefits-Short-term disability (STD)
-Long-term disability (LTD)
-Life Insurance
-Dependent life insurance*
-Paid time off (PTO)
-Holidays
-Employee assistance program (EAP)*
-Tuition reimbursement
-Dependent care and health care reimbursement accounts (Flexible spending accounts)
-Dental insurance*
-Vision plan*
-Critical care insurance, long-term care insurance, whole life insurance, short-term disability insurance and cancer protection policy
-Group legal*
-Both employer and employee contribute to retirement.
-Auto enrollment feature; employees are automatically enrolled following 30 days of employment. A 4% deferral from employee paycheck is deposited into the 403(b) Plan as a salary deferral.
-Employees eligible to receive employer contributions following 6 months of employment.
-Employer contributes $0.75 for each $1 of up to 4% of pay saved by the employee to a 403(b) retirement savings account; annual IRS limits apply.
-Employer also contributes a Base Retirement Contribution of 3% of pay to the account.
-Employee fully vested in employer contributions after a 3-year vesting period is met.
Recognized as one of America’s Best Employers-Auto enrollment feature; employees are automatically enrolled following 30 days of employment. A 4% deferral from employee paycheck is deposited into the 403(b) Plan as a salary deferral.
-Employees eligible to receive employer contributions following 6 months of employment.
-Employer contributes $0.75 for each $1 of up to 4% of pay saved by the employee to a 403(b) retirement savings account; annual IRS limits apply.
-Employer also contributes a Base Retirement Contribution of 3% of pay to the account.
-Employee fully vested in employer contributions after a 3-year vesting period is met.
UF Health is home to 22,000-plus faculty and staff across Gainesville and Jacksonville with a shared commitment to provide world-class patient care, research and education. Forbes recognized University of Florida Health best Best Employers for Women in the United States in 2020 and One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes in 2016.
Everything you want in your career is at University of Florida Health. Our patients are at the center of everything we do. It’s the reason we come to work every day. If you value this same goal, then University of Florida Health is the place for you.
Florida - Regional and State HighlightsEverything you want in your career is at University of Florida Health. Our patients are at the center of everything we do. It’s the reason we come to work every day. If you value this same goal, then University of Florida Health is the place for you.
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Number of Employees in UF Health
10,000+
UF Health Revenue
$100M to $500M (USD)
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