Is SSM Health a good company to work for?

SSM Health has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 2,769 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at SSM Health to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SSM Health have been left by employees working as Occupational Therapist , Patient Account Representative and Paramedic .

Does SSM Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SSM Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SSM Health. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SSM Health?

56% of SSM Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SSM Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SSM Health?

Registered Nurse (267) , Registered Nurse, BSN (83) , Patient Access Representative (55) , Medical Assistant (45) , Staff RN (33) , Manager (30) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (29) , Nurse Practitioner (22) , Physician (22) , Director (21) , Physical Therapist (20) , RN Staff Nurse (18) , Patient Care Technician (16) , Security Officer (14) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (13)

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

"The ethics that they follow also I believe the benefits are good and co worker are great" ((in 235 reviews)); "Great people and mission statement." ((in 124 reviews)); "Great team members and coworkers!" ((in 118 reviews)); "The staff are great and really care about the healthcare needs of their patient's." ((in 69 reviews)); "It's a great atmosphere and culture." ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Often understaffed; high acuity with low pay as new grad" ((in 151 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 42 reviews)); "Bad managers tend to stay, and the policies for writing people up are confusing at best." ((in 41 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about the short staffing." ((in 36 reviews)); "Minimal training and guidance." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about SSM Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed SSM Health locations?

Saint Louis , Madison , Oklahoma City , Fond du Lac , Bridgeton , Janesville , Saint Charles , Fenton , Lake Saint Louis , Mount Vernon , Jefferson City , Centralia , Shawnee , Creve Coeur , Baraboo , Midwest City , Wentzville , Denville , Monroe , Mexico , Richmond Heights , Florissant , Clayton , Middleton , Milwaukee , Kansas City , Maryville , Arnold , Ballwin , Wisconsin Dells

SSM Health reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,629 total reviews)

Laura Kaiser

46% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

SSM Health has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,629 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SSM Health 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Mar 28, 2024

Good company

Clinical operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smaller so easier to go up the chain to get approvals

Cons

Not in a great financial position. Runs very lean

SSM Health Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is not just important, it’s integral to our continuous growth and improvement. We cherish your compliments, value your suggestions, and take your concerns seriously as they all contribute to refining our services, processes, and communication. Should you have any additional insights to share, we encourage you to reach out to us at recruiting@ssmhealth.com. Your voice matters to us and we look forward to hearing more from you. Have a wonderful day!

1.0

Mar 28, 2024

This place is awful- St Marys care center

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing. The place has turned into an awful place, with agency staff and chronic med errors

Cons

Awful discriminatory work environment, administrator has no clue what she is doing, pushes work on to other staff, She has pushed out a nurse manager, nurse supervisor, two social workers, one office manager and dietician all within the last month. They have no staff left

SSM Health Response

2y

Thanks for your review. Your insights play a crucial role in our continuous improvement. We would appreciate if you could share more about your experience with us offline. This will enable us to better understand your situation and use your valuable feedback to enhance our future services. Please feel free to reach out to us at recruiting@ssmhealth.com with any additional comments, suggestions, or insights you may have. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to hearing from you.

4.0

Mar 27, 2024

Good job during school

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice facilities, often have other hard workers.

Cons

There is most often friction between employees

SSM Health Response

2y

Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your honesty and are making note of your feedback. Feel free to email us at recruiting@ssmhealth.com if you have any additional feedback you'd like to share.

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