CALDWELL, ID — For the second year in a row, West Valley Medical Center was named among the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. West Valley was ranked 10th nationally in the providers/insurers category and 25th overall.
The 2014 rankings were announced live Thursday, Oct. 23, in Chicago. West Valley is the only hospital in Idaho to receive this designation.
This annual award recognizes outstanding employers in the health care industry nationwide that empower employees to perform at their optimum level. Those employees then make a difference by providing patients and customers with the best possible care and services.
Modern Healthcare collects and evaluates information from employers and feedback from employees regarding eight core categories:
- Leadership and planning
- Culture and communications
- Role satisfaction
- Working environment
- Relationship with supervisor
- Training and development
- Pay and benefits
- Overall satisfaction
“We strive to provide a positive work environment and a family-like atmosphere across our entire organization,” Senta Cornelius, director of Human Resources for West Valley, said. “West Valley’s culture of caring and strong sense of camaraderie enhances our employees experience, which in turn leads to improved patient care. This national recognition from Modern Healthcare is a testament to West Valley’s commitment to each other in making it a great place to work for everyone on our team.”
A complete list of 2014 Best Places to Work honorees can be viewed at modernhealthcare.com.
To learn more about career opportunities with West Valley Medical Center, please visit westvalleyisbetter.com/careers/.