Does Ballad Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ballad Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ballad Health. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ballad Health?

46% of Ballad Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ballad Health 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ballad Health?

Registered Nurse (113) , Registered Nurse, BSN (32) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (30) , Nurse Practitioner (17) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (15) , Certified Pharmacy Technician (12) , Radiologic Technologist (12) , Pharmacy Technician (7) , Physician (7) , Manager (6) , Speech Language Pathologist (6) , Director (5) , Nursing Assistant (5) , Patient Access Representative (5) , Staff RN (5)

What are the pros of working at Ballad Health according to real employee reviews?

"Good coworkers and Phyicians at this health care system and facials really nice to work in." ((in 36 reviews)); "Educational on financial processes and great benefits" ((in 33 reviews)); "Great people and community atmosphere" ((in 26 reviews)); "I had a good manager that worked well with my schedule and cared about me as a person." ((in 12 reviews)); "Health Insurance is decent, HSA, 401k" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ballad Health according to real employee reviews?

"Often understaffed and pay is low for the work you do and compared to other area employers" ((in 104 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of care" ((in 52 reviews)); "Upper management and leadership are completely out of touch" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor wages." ((in 10 reviews)); "I also felt that personal characteristics influenced workplace interactions, which contributed to an uncomfortable and discouraging work environment." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ballad Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ballad Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ballad Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ballad Health locations?

Johnson City , Kingsport , Bristol , Abingdon , Greeneville , Norton , Bristol , Rogersville , Tri-Cities , Marion , Knoxville , Clintwood , Elizabethton , Holston Valley , Gray , Tennessee City , Big Stone Gap , Lebanon , Chesapeake , Norfolk , Washington , Beaumont , Waco , Erwin , Los Angeles , Port Saint Lucie , Atlanta

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Ballad Health reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(698 total reviews)

Alan Levine

46% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

Ballad Health has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 698 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ballad Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

698 reviews

3.0

Dec 17, 2024

Okay

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay pay pay pay

Cons

Bad scheduling bad bosses not clean

3.0

Dec 14, 2024

Low Pay

Ambulatory medication access specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Secure position with set weekday schedule.

Cons

Low pay, heavy workload. Position is often difficult because of how physicians and nursing speak condescendingly to you.

3.0

Dec 5, 2024

Be Advised

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ballad is a place where I can grow in many settings.

Cons

Stressful work environments, short staffing.

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