Houston Methodist reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,800 total reviews)
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Marc Boom

90% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Houston Methodist has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,800 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Houston Methodist 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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3K reviews
5.0
Aug 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company really tries to provide good benefits and good pay to their employees. As of August 2025, the system-wide minimum wage for *any* position is $19 / hr. Benefits are very good, not the best, but very good and it goes beyond the health insurance and retirement - employees get 24/7 access to fitness centers, there are numerous programs to aid in your overall wellness (mentally / emotionally and physically) and they offer tuition assistance after you've been with them for six months. The zero tolerance for workplace violence is a nice feature as well, other hospital systems in the area that I won't name, but anyone working in healthcare in Houston probably can guess, don't take the same stance in practice, though they provide lip service to it. HM is also inclusive when it comes to diversity.

Cons

If you are not a customer service oriented person, and if you struggle with abiding by certain small things (like saying "my pleasure" at the end of any interaction) you're going to struggle with Houston Methodist. They can also be very difficult to get a response from if you are an initial applicant - it took me three different times applying for the same role to get a call back - I wound up creating a new profile with a different email, as I believe the personality survey that you have to take during your application killed my first two attempts. In my particular field (security) we are working 12 hour shifts, rotating days so that we get every other weekend off. For some folks, this is great. For me, its not as great as I thought it would be. I'm used to working 12's, but on a fixed schedule. I find myself more worn out with the rotating days off, because it seems like those 2 days in a row off feel more like one and a half due to catching up on sleep, and having to get to bed early to get up early. Days when I'm working have become a rather unpleasant routine of get up, get ready for work, spend an hour commuting, work 12 hours, and hour and a half commute home (thanks to 1488's traffic), eat dinner, get very little family time, and go to bed just to do it the next day. We still work 4 days out of every week - Wednesday is our half day / change over, and we have an automatic half-hour per day as a non-paid break (which I got full pay for the full scheduled time at my other more recent 12-hour shift job, so we got 42 hours / week with the same number of scheduled hours.) I understand they went to the rotating scheduled to appease folks that felt slighted by never getting a full Saturday / Sunday weekend off, but I much preferred just working my 3 12hr / 1 6hr shift because the other three and a half days felt like I had more actual family time.

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Houston Methodist Response
10mo
Thank you for working security at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital and for your thoughtful review. We are proud to offer employees competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that prioritizes safety, support and wellness. We encourage you to keep the lines of communication open with your manager about scheduling and other concerns, so they are aware and can address the issues. Rest assured that our recruiters are working diligently to review thousands of applications and move the most qualified candidates forward in the process.
4.0
Aug 21, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Several bonuses throughout the year.

Cons

Locked in salary until yearly review.

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Houston Methodist Response
10mo
Thank you for working with Houston Methodist Academic Institute over the past year. We're glad you enjoy bonuses awarded throughout the year. Focal point reviews are coming up soon, so be ready to discuss your accomplishments and goals with your direct manager.
3.0
Aug 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Really good benefits with a diverse group of people

Cons

Worked a ton of hours and the position was more of a director level than Manager level

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Houston Methodist Response
10mo
Houston Methodist is growing and thoughtful design and construction will help us work and serve our patients better. Thank you for assisting in these endeavors. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package and culture of support, designed to meet the needs of our employees. Explore available careers at https://www.houstonmethodistcareers.org/jobs/
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