Very corporate America! Use to be such a great organization, not anymore.
Pros
Great benefits, brand name, great clinical staff, great co-workers, job security, prestigious institute, great work-life balance (I'm sure it depends on the dept you work for), they care about employees time off, they most definitely care about their patients. Some of my previous leaders have REALLY cared about their employees and really listen to their needs. Has grown so much as an organization
Cons
Some of leadership is terrible! To the point that you wonder how they are still a leader. Senior leadership executives such as directors and VPs should really take a look at the individuals they have in they're management and supervisor team. Many of them do not embody what Baptist portrays themselves to be. Barely any growth for non-clinical staff, you have individuals who have bachelors and masters degree working in an entry level position such as Patient Representative that could do a better job at being a leader than the current manager. I have been in Baptist for over 8 years, I have learned and grown and I am thankful for it; however, have seen it time and time again that to get promoted in Baptist it is 100% about who you know and are friends with rather than your knowledge and how capable you are to fulfill the position. Also, you don't get a promotion like a lot of companies where if you have earned the promotion you just get promoted, you have to apply for a position and then interview for it, all the while there are other people interviewing for the same position. All about politics! They will interview you even if they know FOR SURE they are giving the position to someone else. I have seen it myself when I've been part of panels for a candidate when another has already been chosen or in mind. Don't waste peoples time!!! Pay is definitely not as good as other healthcare systems but they do have great healthcare benefits along with some other incentives. Not sure about other healthcare organizations. And truly not everything should be about money. Hiring and transferring process is ridiculous! I think it's easier to get into the CIA or the white house. HR needs to get it together and make the process more seamless and communicate better with transferring employees. We should get priority over outside candidates. Do not post position that are already going to be filled by someone else that the manager for the department has selected. If you want to be a leader you cannot speak up to what you think and know is right for the team. You have to agree with leaderships vision even if you know it is wrong. Baptist outpatient services is not what it once was and is losing a lot of their good employees.
