Forbes named MUSC Health one of the state’s best employers MUSC

Business publication Forbes has named MUSC Health one of the best employers in South Carolina. David Zass, MD, CEO of the MUSC Health-Charleston Division, called it an honor.

“Taking care of our people and ensuring we are the best place to give is a top priority for MUSC Health. The post-Covid pandemic challenges have highlighted the workforce challenges for every organization and the importance of supporting our teams. We are committed to creating an excellent work environment to advance our mission to improve the health of South Carolina and beyond.” Zas said.

Forbes worked with market research firm Statista to compile a list of the best employers by state. Statista surveyed 70,000 people across the country who worked for companies with at least 500 employees. Questions focused not only on cultural issues such as safe working conditions, fair pay and an inclusive culture, but also on telecommuting and what businesses are doing to promote more diversity, equity and inclusion.

As interim chief executive officer of human resources for MUSC Health, Tyree Walker, said the standard could have multiple effects. “I think it’s good for morale. It is good to retain, and it is good to attract employees to the organization.

This is not MUSC Health’s first recognition this year. In May, Forbes included it in its list of best employers for freshmen in the healthcare and social industries. And in July, another publication that posts closely watched annual rankings, US News & World Report, named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston as the top hospital in South Carolina.

In both Forbes rankings, the publication lists MUSC Health’s total number of employees at 25,000. That includes not only the people who work for the clinical wing of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health, but also the academic side, MUSC.

That total, much larger than a few years ago, reflects the growing reach of MUSC Health. Acquisitions of hospitals in the region in recent years have connected both urban and rural areas to the state’s only comprehensive academic health system — and given students more opportunities to learn in a variety of clinical settings.

Walker said everyone should be proud of the hard work and teamwork that contributed to the success seen in the latest Forbes ranking. “If you don’t have top-notch employees, you don’t get that kind of respect.”