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Culture of Valued Employees

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CoxHealth has a positive culture where employees feel supported, encouraged, and valued. Colleagues across the organization understand their role and contribution to the community. Employees listen and learn from each other, creating dynamic change.

Employees serve with compassion and dedication. CoxHealth opened their doors on Thanksgiving Day in 1906. Thanks to employees who align with the mission, a passion for serving the community has driven more than a century of growth. 

CoxHealth believes work-life balance is vital for their colleagues, because more focused employees serve patients best. Initial career conversations begin with, What works best for you and your schedule? With multiple locations in Springfield, MO, and 80 physician clinics in surrounding areas, CoxHealth offers a variety of job opportunities for people living in outlying areas who desire to work closer to home.

Unique Edge

CoxHealth prioritizes, invests and reinvests in employees by providing unique opportunities, creating a positive culture to stay and grow and cultivating a desire for continuous improvement.

What makes CoxHealth unique?

•Company culture

•Focus on mission and values

•Award-winning team

•Strong commitment to safety

•Workforce development

Innovative Incentives and Benefits

To remain competitive, CoxHealth continually reviews wages, bonuses, ranges and shift differentials. While all salaries are competitive and based on education, experience, and certifications, CoxHealth also offers the following creative and generous benefits:

•Partners with Modern Health to provide employee assistance, coaching and counseling sessions, peer group activities and mentorship promoting healthy behavior.

•Delivers tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and on-the-job paid apprenticeships.

•Provides a full health plan redesigned based on employee feedback. CoxHealth listened to their teams and made key upgrades, including a comprehensive maternity leave option.

•Offers part-time, full-time and new weekends-only structure for clinical staff. Flex roles, set schedules and PRN schedules are available.

•Reinvests in employees through workforce development. CoxHealth aligns employees to desired positions by providing necessary tools for advancement.

•Rewards staff with recognition, including Service Award Banquets, Employee Appreciation Events, Daisy Awards, and Choice Reward points.

Dream Job Alignment

CoxHealth values safety, compassion, respect and integrity, placing these values on walls and employee name badges. Both clinical and non-clinical personnel are driven by these values.

CoxHealth invests in employees, offering cross-functional training and opportunities for those who are interested in different positions. Within the team, CoxHealth facilitates conversations about growth, communication, and leading appropriately. Tools include virtual videos, in-person sessions, and one-on-one mentorship. Leaders give back through volunteering, serving on non-profit boards and participating in community activities.

There are employment opportunities for all ages. Job shadowing and internships are available starting at age 16, to give insight into healthcare as a career pathway.     

Future Focus

CoxHealth offers a variety of clinical and non-clinical job opportunities. These include both highly flexible options and traditional careers, all of which can be explored on the CoxHealth careers page at
coxhealth.com/careers.

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