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4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(2148 total reviews)

President & CEO Marc Boom

Marc Boom

95% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & Values

4.5

Diversity & Inclusion

4.1

Career Opportunities

4.1

Compensation and Benefits

4.0

Work/Life Balance

3.9

Senior Management

Ratings distribution

5 stars

46%

4 stars

32%

3 stars

14%

2 stars

4%

1 star

4%

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Pros
  • "Great Benefits and Education Allowances(in 259 reviews)
  • "I have also done other contract work with Houston Methodist and I love it and the pay was good.(in 100 reviews)
  • "Hand Washing Bonus was great(in 98 reviews)
  • "Great culture and value.(in 72 reviews)
  • "The people are great and helpful(in 70 reviews)
Cons
  • "3 dollars more worker’s attitudes, poor management, they practice “core values nobody displays, no room to move horrible stay away(in 93 reviews)
  • "Parking was expensive and difficult to find(in 39 reviews)
  • "salary less compared to other hospitals(in 29 reviews)
  • "Messy work place!!! Managers and Directors are not for their employees!!(in 26 reviews)
  • "Long hours not many days off they don’t really care about your life outside of work(in 20 reviews)

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Updated Nov 28, 2023

    1. 5.0
      FEATURED REVIEW
      Jul 9, 2023
      Registered Nurse, BSN
      Current Employee
      Houston, TX
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good leadership within the Houston Methodist System.

      Cons

      Nursing will always have the same cons, however this employer really makes a difference. This company is one of the best I have worked for.

      1

      Thank you for the 5 star review! Employee satisfaction is key to our mission and lets us know when we're on the right track.

      1. 5.0
        Nov 27, 2023
        Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
        Current Employee, more than 5 years
        Houston, TX
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Methodist is a good place to wk

        Cons

        They pay the outside people more then current employees

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        1. 4.0
          Oct 17, 2023
          RN II
          Current Employee, less than 1 year
          Houston, TX
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Great pay, ok benefits. Up to date technology, Self scheduling

          Cons

          *I have applied to numerous positions, at a closer facility..closer by 20 miles. And I continue to get turned down. A Basic"Thank you for applying, but we decided to go with other candidates that are more qualified." I have even applied to RN I positions. I get the Same message. *Ease the load off the charge nurses. Managing the unit and having 4- 5 patients of their own, is too much. Makes a difficult work environment. *Hire phlebotomy services for all units and locations. Not fair that some units/locations have lab services and others don't. Putting more work on the nurse. *Telemetry techs need to be professional when nurses calls for a simple reading/telecheck/connection as not all units have a monitor at the bedside. Saves time. I could probably continue on the simple things that make the work environment a better place for the nursing staff, which ultimately has a better outcome on the patient. *Hold PCAs accountable for things not completed, because ultimately it is blamed on the assigned nurse. But I'll cut it short.

          Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Please share your suggestions with your team, manager or human resources representative for consideration. As far as transfers, employees can review new Houston Methodist opportunities in the Employee Self Service dropdown within MARS. Go to the Careers tile to explore and apply.

          1. 4.0
            Nov 28, 2023
            Anonymous Employee
            Current Employee, more than 8 years
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Stable Employer Almost never does layoffs or pay cuts when everyone else in the industry is doing so. On the contrary, they still provide great benefits, wellness programs and bonuses.

            Cons

            Very nurse centric, which leaves non-clinical staff feeling underappreciated. Very old culture in which it is hard to drive positive change.

            1. 3.0
              Nov 28, 2023
              Registered Nurse, BSN
              Current Employee
              Houston, TX
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Regular incentive bonus pay out

              Cons

              Feel like making money is a system priority over patient safety and employee wellness

              1. 5.0
                Nov 26, 2023
                Patient Access Representative
                Current Employee, more than 1 year
                Houston, TX
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                non toxic environment very professional

                Cons

                12 hr shifts too long

                1. 4.0
                  Nov 22, 2023
                  Registered Nurse, BSN
                  Current Employee, more than 3 years
                  Houston, TX
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Good environment to work in.

                  Cons

                  It all depends on the unit and coworkers you work with.

                  1. 2.0
                    Nov 2, 2023
                    Project Specialist
                    Current Employee, less than 1 year
                    Houston, TX
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    Great facility world class clinical team

                    Cons

                    Pay is undesirable for the amount of work I do. HR LOVES to say we get a comprehensive benefits package…it also falls under industry standard in almost every aspect.

                    1

                    Houston Methodist takes pride in offering employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes benefits to support you in every chapter of your life. Our system pays for 82% of the cost of medical insurance. We provide bonuses, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, educational assistance, complimentary wellness programs and a variety of discounts. You can also receive free memberships on DoorDash, Headspace and Noom. Learn more in the myHR portal.

                    1. 5.0
                      Aug 28, 2023
                      Unit Administrative Assistant
                      Current Employee, less than 1 year
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      1. They're willing to work with your schedule and make adjustments if need be. 2. The staff are friendly and welcoming. 3. Yearly handwashing and patient review bonuses. 4. On most floors, you will only work 36 hours a week and if want 40 hours you can always pick up shifts! 5. If you are religious, there are chaplins who come to the unit to pray over everyone weekly. 6. Parking is free! (with this location being in the medical center, this is huge!) 7. Orientation is one week-long, you learn a lot. 8. Free courses you can take to elevate you and introduce you to new career opportunities. 9. Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment.

                      Cons

                      1. They aren't willing to negotiate your starting pay salary despite creditials. 2. If your schedule says 7A-7P, you have to arrive at 6:45A in order to be considered on time. Same if work 7P-7A or 3P-11P... 3. Not many food options after 10 PM if you work the night shift.

                      1. 4.0
                        Oct 19, 2023
                        Research Coordinator
                        Current Employee, more than 3 years
                        Houston, TX
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Benefits, culture, Flexibility, and appreciation shown towards employees.

                        Cons

                        Research is still developing and behind compared to competitors. Will take years and major haul of research leadership for appropriate changes to be made.

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                      Houston Methodist has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 2,294 reviews left anonymously by employees. 89% of employees would recommend working at Houston Methodist to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

                      According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Houston Methodist employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Houston Methodist. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.

                      89% of Houston Methodist employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Houston Methodist 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

                      According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Houston Methodist to be career development, culture, benefits and the cons to be management .

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                      Hi! Looking for some advice regarding hiring processes. I completed 2 interviews with the company and they emailed to say they "want to put me forward for the job" and asked for references, passport, and for me to do a background check. I didn't hear anything for a week, so then emailed to check on my application status. They responded saying they would get back at the end of that week. Its been 2 weeks since. I emailed last week to ask for an update and have not received a response. Thoughts?

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                      ComEd

                      Got booted from my former position about 4 years ago, which I LOVED. I have the impression I was "kept" in sympathy. Now that I have my feet beneath me, I feel like I'm running in place. Over the past 2 years, I've probably applied for about 100 positions in other departments. True, a few were unlikely moonshots, but for the most part I didn't misrepresent myself. Am I the world's worst interviewer? Otherwise.. shouldn't I have been accepted elsewhere, by choice?

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                      Administrative Assistant

                      I haven't worked since Jan. 2020 when my job as administrative assistant for the Hospitalist group was eliminated. I can't begin to count the number of applications submitted, interviews I've had, jobs that I was told were mine then they weren't, etc. Several jobs have fallen through or not panned out. I am not a job hopper and want to stay where I go. I have a zoom interview tomorrow for a front desk receptionist position at an oral surgeon's office. Any interview tips are appreciated.

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