Is Inova a good company to work for?

Inova has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,085 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Inova to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inova have been left by employees working as Clinical Technician II , Certified Surgical Technologist and Nurse Practitioner .

Does Inova pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Inova employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inova. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Inova?

80% of Inova employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inova 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inova?

Registered Nurse (327) , Registered Nurse, BSN (151) , Clinical Technician (87) , Patient Access Representative (31) , Staff RN (30) , Clinical Technician I (28) , Clinical Technician II (28) , Medical Assistant (25) , Manager (24) , Unit Secretary (21) , Patient Access Associate II (19) , Physician (18) , Clinical Research Coordinator (17) , Physical Therapist (16) , Director (15)

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

"Great benefits and job satisfaction" ((in 276 reviews)); "The moral and people are great." ((in 117 reviews)); "Amazing staff and great attending physicians" ((in 96 reviews)); "Very flexible and great coworkers" ((in 87 reviews)); "Good Work life balance internally" ((in 42 reviews))

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

"Low pay and could be more flexible" ((in 232 reviews)); "Poor management and disconnect from their employees" ((in 182 reviews)); "Salaries seem low for the amount/type of work and the high cost of living in the area" ((in 53 reviews)); "Bad managers continue to exist and the cycle continues with the next victim." ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Inova layoffs in 2026?

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

What Inova locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Reston , Lansdowne , Leesburg , Chantilly , Ashburn , Arlington , Fair Oaks , Mount Vernon , Fairfax , Woodbridge

Inova reviews

3.8

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,787 total reviews)

J. Stephen Jones

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

Inova has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,787 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inova 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

3K reviews

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Career growth possible, but referrals are crucial

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for career advancement and supportive leadership

Cons

Difficult to get a career in Inova if you don't have a referral

Inova Response

3d

Thank you for your review. It’s great to hear that you’ve had strong opportunities for career advancement and that you’ve felt supported by leadership throughout your journey. We also acknowledge your perspective regarding how referrals can influence access to opportunities. Ensuring fair and transparent pathways for career growth is important, and feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate how employees learn about, apply for, and progress into new roles. We appreciate your continued contributions to Inova and your commitment to patient care.

5.0

Apr 17, 2026

Great benefits, but culture of learning is declining

Physical therapist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and work life balance! Decent salary for insurance-based care. Fewer patients per day than many outpatient clinics.

Cons

Decreasing culture of learning and mentoring

Inova Response

5d

Thank you for sharing your experience. We work hard to ensure our clinicians feel supported both in and out of the workplace, so we’re pleased that our benefits, work-life balance and patient load are beneficial aspects to your role. We appreciate your feedback regarding the culture of learning and mentoring, as investing in the growth and development of our team members is important to us. We'll take your insights into consideration as we continue working to strengthen those opportunities for our clinical staff.

5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Great place to work

Nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- support - lots of education

Cons

Large system which can tend to lead to staffing issues

Inova Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear that you feel supported and have access to educational opportunities as we heavily prioritize investing in the growth of our team members at Inova. We appreciate your feedback regarding staffing and understand the challenges that can come with a large system. This is something we continue to prioritize as we work to best support our staff and patients.

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