Does Health First pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Health First employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Health First. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Health First?

58% of Health First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Health First 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Health First?

Registered Nurse (74) , Registered Nurse, BSN (19) , Patient Service Representative (18) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (14) , Staff RN (10) , Director (8) , CNA (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Analyst (5) , Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) (5) , Manager (5) , Medical Technologist (5) , Nurse Tech (5) , Phlebotomist (5) , Physical Therapist (5)

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

"Good on benefits" ((in 78 reviews)); "people and care are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "Warm and friendly staff; love to also receive my care at the Cocoa Beach location." ((in 19 reviews)); "There is a good work / life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Flexible hours with ability to pick up shifts" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Low pay and tedious work." ((in 55 reviews)); "Poor management and I hope but takeover by Advent will help change" ((in 50 reviews)); "Leadership is terrible and been there forever" ((in 20 reviews)); "managers not at all considerate" ((in 12 reviews)); "Scary, unethical ways of collecting blood cultures, most people don’t get paid well, always coming up with new policies to protect the hospital and makes things harder on the nurse, upper management smiles to your face to appease you then will backstab you" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Health First layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Health First locations?

Melbourne , Rockledge , Palm Bay , Viera , Cape Canaveral , Cocoa Beach , Merritt Island , New York , Orlando , Cocoa , West Melbourne , Fort Lauderdale , Lake Mary , Indialantic , Malabar , Satellite Beach , Florida City , Saint Louis , Staten Island , Oshkosh , Brevard , Rockingham , Dallas , Fort Worth , Memphis , Manchester , Denver , Mukilteo , Palm Beach Gardens , West Palm Beach

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Health First reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(757 total reviews)

Terry Forde

75% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Health First has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 757 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Health First employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

757 reviews

3.0

Sep 22, 2023

Great place to work!

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Warm and friendly staff; love to also receive my care at the Cocoa Beach location.

Cons

Not any to share; great place

Health First Response

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience working at Health First. Our team members are the foundation of our culture, and we are proud to promote a team-oriented environment. We are happy to hear that you enjoy working with your colleagues and hope you continue to grow with us.

2.0

Sep 17, 2023

Great place to work until

Patient service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a great company for 25 years as they changed ownership and management thing changed

Cons

After being sold to Advent Health the management changed as well as the feeling of having secure future in this company

Health First Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We value your feedback, as it helps us understand the impact of these changes on our employees. We encourage team members to continuously share their concerns with their direct manager or an HR representative, so we are aware of all issues within the organization. Your insight is appreciated.

3.0

Sep 5, 2023

Great Benefits

Armed badging officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and pays well

Cons

There has been a lot of layoffs lately and causing a lot of issues with the structure of our department. There is a lot of bad financial decisions within the company including rebranding of HF.

Health First Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Health First we want all team members to feel supported inside and outside the workplace, so it is great to hear that you have found value in our benefits offerings. While we have made many great strides—just like any organization—we are still working to improve our financial wellness for the future. Every role in our organization is critical to our future success—and any changes we have made have been to align with the future needs of Health First. Your feedback and continued dedication are appreciated.

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