Is Northwell Health a good company to work for?

Northwell Health has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 5,236 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Northwell Health to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northwell Health have been left by employees working as Intern , Rehab Aide and Volunteer .

Does Northwell Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northwell Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northwell Health. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northwell Health?

70% of Northwell Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northwell Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northwell Health?

Registered Nurse (366) , Registered Nurse, BSN (136) , Medical Assistant (89) , Administrative Assistant (76) , Project Manager (52) , Director (50) , Physician Assistant (50) , Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (43) , Resident Physician (42) , Physician (40) , Patient Access Representative (36) , Manager (32) , Physical Therapist (31) , Intern (30) , Nurse Practitioner (30)

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

"Benefits were great and affordable" ((in 554 reviews)); "It is very Diverse and good pay" ((in 285 reviews)); "Great coworkers that were fun to be around" ((in 121 reviews)); "GreAT staff very friendly and they all care for the patients very much." ((in 118 reviews)); "North shore lij provides a good salary for all employees and the ability to move up and have promotions." ((in 110 reviews))

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

"Poor management and over" ((in 213 reviews)); "That persons boss only listened to the inept manager and not the team that was forced to deal with a bad manager." ((in 59 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 55 reviews)); "Much favoritism and cronyism which only got worse after the title change years ago." ((in 54 reviews)); "Absolutely no opportunity to grow upper management on power trips" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Northwell Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Northwell Health locations?

New York , New Hyde Park , Manhasset , Lake Success , Staten Island , Melville , Great Neck , Bay Shore , Westbury , Huntington , Sleepy Hollow , Long Island-Queens , Valley Stream , Plainview , Syosset , Nassau , Riverhead , Glen Cove , Glen Oaks , Forest Hills , Long Island City , Port Jefferson , Brooklyn , Mount Kisco , Jacksonville , Rego Park , Tarrytown , Queens Village , Queens , Bethpage

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(4,823 total reviews)

Dr. John D’Angelo

43% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Northwell Health has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,823 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwell Health 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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5K reviews

3.0

Jan 11, 2026

Great first step into health care!

Emergency medical technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- experience every part of the health system -great exposure to various degrees of health -hands on experience

Cons

- over worked -no breaks -under appreciated and under paid - easy to get stuck in, make sure you have an exit plan. EMS is not a career

Northwell Health Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback. Your comments are important to us, which is why we will share them internally. At Northwell, one of our top priorities at Northwell is the well-being of our team members, ensuring that they have the best career experience possible and feel empowered to develop and grow within our organization. We strive to offer a culture that upholds our values and mission, while also supporting the wants and needs of our patients and team members. We recommend you speak with your manager and HR representative to discuss your additional feedback in greater detail.

3.0

Jan 7, 2026

Great place to start

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training program Excellent support

Cons

Very political Corporate driven Limited mobility

Northwell Health Response

6mo

Thank you for your feedback. At Northwell, we want to ensure that our team members have the best career experience possible and that they feel empowered to grow within our organization. Northwell implemented a guide for important career conversations among team members and their leaders to set goals, reflect on an individual's career journey, explore opportunities for growth, and create a plan together on how to get there. Your comments are important to us, which is why we will share them internally. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future career endeavors.

5.0

Dec 26, 2025

Great Place to Work

Ta manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive Leadership Excellent employee recognition programs The Military Liaison Service Team is the best!

Cons

No cons to add for the company

Northwell Health Response

6mo

Thank you for your feedback. Named to Fortune's 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care, we want to ensure that our team members have the best career experience possible and that they feel empowered to grow within our organization. Your comments are important to us, which is why we will share them internally. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future career endeavors.

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