CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Both of the areas hospitals show up in a list of best hospitals, healthcare companies, and health systems in which to work.
It’s list, not a ranking, but UVA Health and Sentara Health System that owns Martha Jefferson are included in Becker’s Hospital Review “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2026”.
Both hospitals experienced leadership changes, with UVA’s being wholesale changes in both the hospital and university health system.
Sentara Martha Jefferson is included in a top review of the entire Sentara Health System.
“Sentara Health is a nonprofit integrated health system guided by a 130-year mission to “improve health every day,” a purpose reflected in its commitment to community impact, workforce engagement and equitable care,” the review said.
“Employees are supported by a comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plan options with employer HSA contributions, retirement plans with matching and non-elective contributions, paid parental leave, and extensive wellness and family support programs. The system actively promotes belonging and development through employee resource groups with more than 2,000 active members, leadership pipeline programs, and work-based learning initiatives for students and transitioning service members.”
For UVA, the review said, “UVA Health cultivates a purpose-driven workplace centered on its mission to transform health and inspire hope for Virginians and beyond. Guided by “ASPIRE” values emphasizing accountability, stewardship, professionalism, integrity, respect and empathy, the organization fosters a culture of trust, excellence and collaboration.”
“Employees receive a robust benefits package featuring competitive health coverage, strong retirement contributions, generous paid time off, education assistance, paid parental leave and comprehensive wellbeing programs. UVA Health invests heavily in workforce development through initiatives such as “Earn While You Learn,” leadership institutes, career coaching and burnout-reduction programs that reduce administrative burden and elevate employee voice. Retention outcomes are among the best nationally, with voluntary turnover well below industry averages and significant reductions in reliance on travel nurses.”
Becker’s notes the list is in alphabetical order and developed based on nominations and editorial research.
The don’t claim the list to be exhaustive not an endorsement of any of the organizations, and Becker’s notes the organizations do not and cannot pay for inclusion on the list.
