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Diversity & Inclusion

There is no better reflection of the diverse cultures and people of the world than South Florida. From culture and life experiences to language, Baptist Health strives to tap the rich human capital that exists all around us. This dynamic community makes us one of Fortune magazine's Best Places for Diversity. Patients, family members, physicians and employees all feel embraced by our culture of inclusion. We invite you to learn more about our Baptist Health family.

Our Vision - Baptist Health South Florida values diversity and inclusion. It is an organization that demonstrates the excellence reflective of diverse and vibrant workforce.

Our Mission - By fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, Baptist Health will continue to attract and retain the highest levels of talent. It will further seek to embrace the diversity of the community it serves through purposeful community outreach.

Diversity in the Workforce

Creating a diverse, inclusive team has been an ongoing effort for Baptist Health, and we are recognized as a leader in building teams this way.

As South Florida's largest private employer, with more than 24,000 employees Baptist Health has built a world-class team reflective of our multicultural community. We strive to ensure that underrepresented groups are recruited and retained in staff and management positions across the organization.

We have a long history of being recognized as a top employer with regard to diversity and inclusion, as evidenced by our recognition in Fortune, Working Mother and Modern Healthcare magazines.

Four baptist employees holding up fruit and vegetables at a farmers market

Recruiting and retaining a multicultural workforce is key to Baptist Health's success. That is why we are committed to creating an inclusive environment embracing all people and cultures.

Baptist Health facilities are located throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach counties, which make up one of the most diverse regions in the country. At Baptist Health, we take into account belief practices, communication styles and attitudes when providing care.

Baptist Health has received acclaim for its employment practices. Recent research by the Gallup Organization ranks Baptist Health employee satisfaction in the 89th percentile, well above comparable organizations.

We also identify key talent for career cultivation and advancement.

Diversity in the Marketplace

Baptist Health seeks to be a good corporate citizen in the South Florida community. Minority vendors are an integral part of this community and bring a unique set of skills and experience to the table. That is why Baptist Health has many initiatives to increase our business with minority vendors.

As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we also look for businesses with strong ethical standards in employee benefit compensation and deep roots in the South Florida community.

295 Minority only vendors ($38.8 million)
120 Women only vendors (59.9 million)
415 Minority & women vendors ($98.7 million)
830 Minority vendors Baptist Health works with
Diversity in our Patients

Diversity in our Patients

Baptist Health South Florida International Services is one of the largest hospital-based international programs in America. Thousands of people each year travel to Miami from around the world to visit our respected physicians and our medical facilities.
Service Excellence Standards & Expectations

Service Excellence Standards & Expectations

  • Caring and Compassion
  • Teamwork
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Effective Communication
  • Safety
  • Quality and Service Recovery
  • Cost Effectiveness