Company Profile
Thomas Jefferson University
Company Overview
Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.
Thomas Jefferson University is composed of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at TJU, Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Jefferson Schools of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Population Health. The University enrolls more than 3200 future physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals. Founded in 1824, Jefferson Medical College is one of the largest private medical schools in the nation, with among the largest living alumni group.
As an academic medical center within a regional healthcare system, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are dedicated to excellence in patient care, patient safety, and the quality of the healthcare experience. In 2013-2014, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was ranked as the 17th Best Hospital in the country by US News and World Report. Jefferson stands out as among the best in 12 specialty areas; Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Rehabilitation, Cancer, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Urology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and high performing in the area of Cardiology and Heart Surgery.
Begun in 1825, the Hospital now has 969 licensed acute care beds, with major programs in a wide range of clinical specialties. Services are provided at four locations – the main hospital facility and the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, both in Center City Philadelphia; Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia; and Jefferson at Voorhees in South Jersey.
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Jefferson has been named on U.S.News & World Report's prestigious Best Hospitals Honor Roll. Ranked for 2013-14 as the 17th Best Hospital in the country (from nearly 5,000 hospitals), Jefferson also stands out as among the best in 12 specialty areas.
Benefits
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals' employees receive one of the most comprehensive, responsive and effective benefit programs available today. The benefit program and optional benefits are designed to give you the freedom to choose the plan that meets the needs of your lifestyle.
Additional benefits include:
•Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
•Adoption Assistance
•Bereavement Leave
•Breastfeeding Rooms for New Moms
•Carebridge
•COBRA (Benefits for Terminated Employees)
•Countrywide Legal Services
•Credit Union
•Dependent Life Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Direct Deposit
•Domestic Partners
•Employee Assistance Program
•Employee Reimbursement Account
•FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
•GlobalFit
•Holidays
•Jefferson Alumni Hall Commons
•JeffPLUS Network
•Life Insurance
•Long Term Care Insurance
•Long Term Disability Insurance
•Savings Bonds
•Short Term Disability Insurance
•Tax Shelter Annuity Plans
•Transportation Benefit
•Travel Accident Insurance
•Tuition Assistance
•Vision Insurance
The real attractions at Jefferson, however, are the spirit of caring and the camaraderie.