{"id":7435,"date":"2023-10-24T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=7435"},"modified":"2023-10-11T22:09:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T22:09:48","slug":"10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Healthcare Employers in Atlanta, GA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled in the heart of the southeastern United States, Atlanta finds its home in the Deep South, gracefully positioned amid the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The distinctive terrain in this area provides some exceptional characteristics within the city, most notably its status as the U.S. city with the densest urban tree canopy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta, Georgia\u2019s history is robust and holds profound national significance. The city was founded and rapidly grew due to becoming a vital convergence point among several railroads. Atlanta was strategically important in the Civil War and later became a major organizing center for the Civil Rights movement of the 50s and 60s. Today, Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its hip-hop culture and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the world since 1998 (except for 2000). Today, Atlanta\u2019s healthcare sector is a driving economic force, and its hospitals are top employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a steadily rising population of just over 499,000 in 2022, per the U.S. Census Bureau, there\u2019s no shortage of need for healthcare workers. When including the metropolitan Atlanta area, the population surpasses 6.1 million, ensuring ample opportunities to discover nursing jobs tailored to your specialization. Whether you\u2019re seeking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/atlanta-ga\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff nursing role in Atlanta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/atlanta-ga\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta, GA travel nurse job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll find one here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"back-to-top\"><strong>Spotlight on 10 Top Hospitals in Atlanta<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We compiled a list of some fantastic hospitals in Atlanta and nearby areas. These hospitals stand out for their specialties and the excellent care they provide to patients. This list isn&#8217;t about ranking the top 10 hospitals in Atlanta. It&#8217;s about giving you an idea of the healthcare career options available in the city. We gathered information from employee reviews, hospital websites and the 2023-24 rankings by U.S. News &amp; World Report to create this comprehensive overview of the hospitals in Atlanta for your consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3c3b3d;color:#3c3b3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #3c3b3d;color:#3c3b3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#1_emory_university_hospital\" >1. Emory University Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#2_northside_hospital_atlanta\" >2. Northside Hospital Atlanta\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#3_piedmont_atlanta_hospital\" >3. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#4_grady_memorial_hospital\" >4. Grady Memorial Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#5_wellstar_kennestone_hospital\" >5. WellStar Kennestone Hospital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#6_shepherd_center\" >6. Shepherd Center\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#7_emory_saint_josephs_hospital\" >7. Emory Saint Joseph&#8217;s Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#8_peachford_hospital\" >8. Peachford Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#9_dekalb_medical_ltac_downtown_decatur\" >9. DeKalb Medical LTAC Downtown Decatur\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/10-great-healthcare-employers-in-atlanta-ga\/#10_atlanta_va_medical_center\" >10. Atlanta VA Medical Center\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_emory_university_hospital\"><\/span><strong>1. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/emory-university-hospital-atlanta-ga\/\">Emory University Hospital<\/a><\/strong><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/emory-university-hospital-atlanta-ga\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/Emory-University-Hospital3-Resized-scaled-e1693260204994.jpg\" alt=\"Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em><b>Photo Credit:<\/b> Emory University, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.5\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.5<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the No. 1 hospital in Georgia, this short-term acute care facility is a teaching facility, verified by Vivian users to have a 1:2 patient ratio and 646 beds. It utilizes the EPIC system. Located in Midtown Atlanta, in the Clifton Corridor, Emory University Hospital is part of Emory Healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hospital has received a high ranking for its performance in four adult specialties, 18 procedures and conditions and has earned national recognition in the following five adult specialties:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 36 Urology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 41 Geriatrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 45 Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 46 Neurology &amp; Neurosurgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 50 Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology (Emory Decatur Hospital)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2014, Emory University Hospital has earned and maintained Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its superiority in patient care and nursing excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_northside_hospital_atlanta\"><\/span><strong>2. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/northside-hospital-atlanta-atlanta-ga\/\">Northside Hospital Atlanta\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Northside-Hospital-Atlanta-Wikimedia-Resized-scaled-e1697054501557.jpg\" alt=\"Northside Hospital Atlanta\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em><b>Photo Credit:<\/b> Neal Horstmeyer, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northside Hospital Atlanta, located in Sandy Springs, opened its doors in 1970 and stands as the flagship hospital of the Northside Healthcare System. Since beginning as a 250-bed facility, the hospital has grown significantly, boasting 621 beds, a medical staff of 2,300 physicians and a dedicated workforce of over 11,000 employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hospital has earned the notable regional rank of No. 4 in Georgia. It earned high ratings for its performance in two adult specialties and 15 procedures and conditions, functioning as a versatile general medical and surgical facility. Along with its commendable rankings, it\u2019s received the following awards and accolades:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary Intervention Excellence Award (2023, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center, Sole Georgia provider acknowledged for this and endorsed by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Joint Commission\u2019s Gold Seal of Approval in:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute Myocardial Infarction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Replacement &#8211; Hip\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Replacement &#8211; Knee\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung Cancer\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumonia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Primary Stroke Center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_piedmont_atlanta_hospital\"><\/span><strong>3. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/piedmont-atlanta-hospital-atlanta-ga\/\">Piedmont Atlanta Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/Piedmont-Atlanta-Hospital-Resided-scaled-e1691512466240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in the vibrant Buckhead neighborhood, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is a private, not-for-profit healthcare institution with a team of over 1,000 seasoned physicians and 4,000 dedicated healthcare professionals. According to its website, the hospital is committed to providing round-the-clock emergency services and a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic care. Making it the perfect facility for travel nurses looking to expand their careers in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/explore\/nursing\/er-emergency-room-nurse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency room nursing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regionally ranked as the No. 3 hospital in Georgia, this 643-bed facility rated high-performing in three adult specialties and 17 procedures and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_grady_memorial_hospital\"><\/span><strong>4. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/grady-memorial-hospital-atlanta-ga\/\">Grady Memorial Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Grady-Memorial-Hospital-Atlanta-Wikimedia-Resized-scaled-e1697061285528.jpg\" alt=\"Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em><b>Photo Credit:<\/b> Pbrks, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the largest hospitals in the state of Georgia, Grady Memorial Hospital is located in the southern part of downtown Atlanta, in the neighborhood known as Sweet Auburn. It\u2019s a public teaching hospital, rated high-performing in eight adult procedures and conditions. A review from one Vivian user describes it as \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel friendly. Great OR staff. Tons to do and learn. Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grady opened in 1892 and continues to evolve with the changing healthcare dynamic of the community. As its goals change to accommodate the community, it holds steadfast in the following values:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Patient-Centered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Safe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve Others With Excellence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Right<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Good<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_wellstar_kennestone_hospital\"><\/span><strong>5. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/wellstar-kennestone-hospital-marietta-ga\/\">WellStar Kennestone Hospital<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/WellStar-Kennestone-Hospital-from-Vivian-Resized-scaled-e1697061476470.jpg\" alt=\"WellStar Kennestone Hospital\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regionally ranked as the No. 7 hospital in Georgia, WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA, is about 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. As a short-term, public teaching hospital and acute care facility, it has a level two trauma center and 633 beds. It\u2019s rated high performing in 14 adult specialties and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On its website, it shares earning the following awards and accolades:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRISM Award: Recognized for exemplary medical-surgical ward practices by the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HealthGrades 100 Best Hospitals: Ranked among the top hospitals in Critical Care for 2022<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_shepherd_center\"><\/span><strong>6. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/shepherd-center-atlanta-ga\/\">Shepherd Center\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationally ranked No. 12 as the best facility to receive rehabilitation, the Shepherd Center is a 128-bed, private, not-for-profit hospital. According to its website, it specializes in providing medical care, conducting research and offering rehabilitation services to individuals dealing with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis, spinal conditions, chronic pain and various neuromuscular conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shepherd Center has received prestigious healthcare awards for its commitment to patient-centered care, exceptional outcomes and fostering an environment for staff to advance innovative techniques in rehabilitation. Some of those accolades include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized for high marks on the Disability Equality Index, demonstrating a commitment to disability inclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed among Georgia&#8217;s best employers in Forbes&#8217; annual rankings of America&#8217;s Best Employers by State<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated as a Spinal Cord Injury Model System and Traumatic Brain Injury Model System hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winner of the Patient Safety and Quality Award (for a project that significantly reduced pressure ulcers among its patient population by addressing improper footwear)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_emory_saint_josephs_hospital\"><\/span><strong>7. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/emory-saint-josephs-hospital-atlanta-ga\/\">Emory Saint Joseph&#8217;s Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Emory-Saint-Josephs-Hospital-Atlanta-Resized-scaled-e1697061608223.jpg\" alt=\"Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rated as the No. 2 hospital in Georgia, Emory Saint Joseph\u2019s Hospital rated high-performing in 18 procedures and conditions and the following five specialties:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastroenterology &amp; GI Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geriatrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthopedics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonology &amp; Lung Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a short-term acute care, general medical facility housing 344 beds with a patient ratio of 1:5 verified by several Vivian users. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/explore\/nursing\/or-circulate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operating room circulating nurse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Vivian described the facility as \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel friendly. Older facility. Tons of general, gyn and robotics. Good staff.\u201d Emory Saint Joseph\u2019s Hospital has been acknowledged for its excellence in nursing as a Magnet Facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_peachford_hospital\"><\/span><strong>8. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/peachford-hospital-atlanta-ga\/\">Peachford Hospital\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peachford Hospital offers psychiatric care, mental health and addictions services in the northern Dunwoody suburb of Atlanta, approximately 15 to 20 miles from downtown. According to its website, the Peachford Hospital provides a tranquil environment conducive to healing and contemplation. The facility offers ample room for group therapy sessions and recreational activities, supporting individuals of all ages in their journey to address mental health challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peachford Hospital has earned accreditation from the Joint Commission, showing its commitment to meeting high standards of care and performance. If you\u2019re a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/explore\/nursing\/psychiatric-nurse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychiatric nurse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking for a fulfilling career, this facility is worth checking out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_dekalb_medical_ltac_downtown_decatur\"><\/span><strong>9. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/dekalb-medical-ltac-downtown-decatur-decatur-ga\/\">DeKalb Medical LTAC Downtown Decatur<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On September 1, 2018, DeKalb Medical formally joined the Emory Healthcare system. As a result of this integration, DeKalb Medical Long-Term Acute Care in Downtown Decatur rebranded as Emory Long-Term Acute Care. Located in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta, it\u2019s approximately 7 miles east of downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emory Long-Term Acute Care has achieved several significant certifications, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First in the nation to earn Joint Commission Gold Seal certification for ventilator-dependent patients with respiratory failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Georgia hospital to earn Joint Commission Gold Seal certification for wound care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Commission Gold Seal certification for treating acquired brain injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"#back-to-top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_atlanta_va_medical_center\"><\/span><strong>10. <a style=\"color: #006400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/atlanta-va-medical-center-decatur-ga\/\">Atlanta VA Medical Center\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Atlanta-VA-Medical-Center-from-Vivian-Resized-scaled-e1697061684735.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta VA Medical Center\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 285-bed general medical facility, Atlanta VA Medical Center extends a comprehensive array of health, support and facility services to Veterans residing in northeast Georgia. Located roughly 7 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta in the suburb of Decatur, it offers services in primary care, mental health care and specialty care. The medical center also provides the following social programs and services:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregiver Support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeless Veteran Care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGBTQ+ Veteran Care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minority Veteran Care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient Advocates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registry Exams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning Service Member Care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta presents an enticing destination for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their healthcare careers. Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/atlanta-ga-healthcare-employment-location-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Atlanta, GA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in our healthcare employment location guide.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delve into the healthcare prospects that await in this historically rich region of the Deep South.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":7171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[19,443,442,290,294,444,38,295,303,75,90],"class_list":["post-7435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guides","tag-allied-health-professional","tag-atlanta","tag-atlanta-ga","tag-discipline","tag-employment","tag-ga","tag-georgia","tag-location","tag-permanent","tag-rn","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/Centennial-Olympic-Park-Atlanta-GA-Resized-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7435"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7435\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}