Is SSM Health a good company to work for?

SSM Health has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,765 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at SSM Health to a friend and 52% 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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SSM Health?

57% 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 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 232 reviews)); "Great people and mission statement." ((in 129 reviews)); "A lot of great coworkers and a brand new hospital" ((in 115 reviews)); "The staff are great and really care about the healthcare needs of their patient's." ((in 65 reviews)); "It's a great atmosphere and culture." ((in 46 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 152 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 43 reviews)); "Bad managers tend to stay, and the policies for writing people up are confusing at best." ((in 43 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about the short staffing." ((in 39 reviews)); "Minimal training and guidance." ((in 21 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

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(2,625 total reviews)

Laura Kaiser

47% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,625 reviews)

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SSM Health has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,625 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

Dec 25, 2024

Sucks

Registered respiratory therapist (rrt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice looking hospital to be at

Cons

Poor management and unsafe for patients

SSM Health Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience at SSM Health did not meet your expectations. We believe your situation was not the norm, but would like the opportunity to look into it more closely. Please feel free to reach out to recruiting@ssmhealth.com with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would hope to rectify this situation, if possible.

4.0

Dec 21, 2024

Good place to work, low pay

Pharmacy technician specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management shows appreciation and good communication

Cons

Low pay compared to other hospital systems

SSM Health Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to talk about your experience at SSM Health. We are listening and appreciate your feedback. Our compensation team continuously reviews salaries to ensure our team members are being rewarded for the work they do. In addition, we encourage you to share feedback with your direct leader and through surveys. Please reach out to recruiting@ssmhealth.com with any further comments or suggestions you wish to share. Thanks so much!

4.0

Dec 20, 2024

Good support and compensation.

Registered nirse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good support and collegial working environment

Cons

Competitive compensation, recruiter not very responsive

SSM Health Response

1y

Thank you for your positive feedback! We appreciate your kind words and encourage you to share any additional insights via email at recruiting@ssmhealth.com. Your feedback helps us improve our processes. Have a great day!

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