{"id":7250,"date":"2023-09-05T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=7250"},"modified":"2023-10-03T20:01:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T20:01:13","slug":"emory-university-hospital-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/emory-university-hospital-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Employer Spotlight: Emory University Hospital, Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Centennial Olympic Park to its southern fried chicken, Atlanta boasts unique entertainment and flair for healthcare professionals seeking new opportunities. <\/span>Emory University Hospital<\/span><\/a> is one of the nation\u2019s most prestigious medical institutions and attracts many nurses, research professionals and allied health professionals worldwide. Explore what it\u2019s like to work at this distinguished academic facility in this employer spotlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overview of Emory University Hospital<\/b><\/h3>\n

Emory University Hospital, located near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, is a teaching hospital exclusively staffed by Emory University School of Medicine faculty. Emory was previously a local hospital known as Wesley Memorial Hospital and housed in an Atlanta mansion spared during the Civil War. Wesley Memorial expanded in 1922, moved to its current location in east Atlanta and changed its name to Emory University Hospital in the mid-1930s.<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of <\/span>Emory Healthcare<\/span><\/a>, Emory University Hospital is a national leader in oncology, neurology, cardiology and heart surgery. It ranked No. 1 on the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report\u2019s Best Regional Hospitals rankings for Georgia and Atlanta. Two other Emory Healthcare facilities received prestigious rankings on the same report. Emory University Hospital Midtown ranked No. 4 and Emory Johns Creek Hospital ranked No. 8 in Georgia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Emory University Hospital covers over 450,000 square feet and has 646 beds. Its service extensions include two nearby facilities, the Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods. It has many local partnerships with organizations like the CDC, Georgia Institute of Technology and Grady Memorial Hospital. Emory University Hospital boasts competitive fellowships, medical residencies and research opportunities to attract healthcare professionals from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mission, Vision and Principles<\/b><\/h4>\n

According to Emory University Hospital\u2019s website, its mission is to \u201cserve humanity by improving health through the integration of education, discovery and health care.\u201d The hospital is dedicated to providing its patients with the best possible care through quality care, transparency and service excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emory Healthcare\u2019s website defines its vision as being \u201cthe leading academic health science center in transforming health and healing through education, discovery, prevention and care.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Emory Healthcare strives to exemplify excellence, innovation and collaboration. It aims to treat everyone with respect and compassion while embracing diversity and integrity. Another value it lists is to \u201csteward our resources responsibly to optimize value.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards, Honors and Accreditations<\/b><\/h4>\n

Awarded for its research and innovation, Emory University Hospital has earned a multitude of awards, honors and accreditations. <\/span>Atlanta<\/span><\/i> magazine ranked many Emory physicians on its 2023 \u201cTop Doctors\u201d list, and <\/span>Forbes<\/span><\/i> ranked the hospital No. 55 out of 500 on its list of America\u2019s Best Large Employers for 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emory University Hospital earned its third Magnet recognition for nursing excellence in 2023 from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Magnet Recognition Program is a voluntary application recognizing nurses for providing outstanding, collaborative care and advances in nursing practice standards. Four other Emory Healthcare hospitals have earned Magnet designations, making it the only health system in Georgia to hold this achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional certifications, accreditations and accolades Emory University Hospital has earned include:<\/span><\/p>\n