Orlando Health has been named the highest ranking healthcare organization in the state of Florida on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list.

The healthcare system took the top spot in the Sunshine State and landed at No. 86 overall out of 500 large organizations. In the “Healthcare & Social” category, which contains 35 employers, Orlando Health ranked No. 19, making the organization one of the top 20 healthcare employers nationwide.

“Earning this national recognition from Forbes speaks to our amazing team members and physicians and their contributions to making our organization the best place to work,” said David Strong, president and CEO, Orlando Health. “The past two years have presented us with challenges, but the commitment of our team members, physicians and leaders to a culture of caring for and about each other and our patients has remained steadfast. This prestigious recognition is reflective of our team member’s dedication, kindness, compassion and expertise. Orlando Health is a best place to work and it’s an honor to see our team recognized as one of the best of the best.”

The award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Forbes and Statista selected the America’s Best Employers 2022 through an independent survey applied to a sample of approximately 60,000 American employees working for companies with more than 1,000 employees in America. The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from employees that were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.

Employee evaluations also included other employers in their respective industries that stood out either positively or negatively. One thousand employers – 500 large and 500 midsize – were awarded across 25 industry sectors.

“Not only is Orlando Health a great place to give and receive care, but, according to the survey, our team members say it’s also one of the best places to work in Florida and in the U.S.,” Strong added. “I am so proud of the work our teams perform and the impact they have in the lives of so many people every day.”