Looking for a new job? See what a ‘best large employer’ has to offer

For the second year in a row, Upstate Medical University in Syracuse was named to the Forbes list of America’s best large employers.

Upstate offers dozens of types of jobs: from the front lines of patient care to essential roles behind the scenes. With a campus that includes a mission of education, research and patient care, there are plenty of entry level jobs for people wishing to begin these career areas, and a wide variety of jobs for all levels of experience.

With nearly 10,000 employees, Upstate offers good salaries, excellent benefits and the great feeling that comes from doing important work. No matter what the role at Upstate, every employee supports a vital mission. Upstate is CNY’s only academic medical center and serves the region with three hospitals and four colleges.

For the “best large employer ranking,” the Forbes survey asked employees nationwide to rate their willingness to recommend their employers and to give their opinions on work-related topics such as working conditions, potential for development, and company image.

Exceptional Benefits

Along with competitive pay, Upstate also provides excellent benefits. Here are top benefits that Upstate offers its employees:

1. Upstate provides generous personal time and holiday pay right from the start.

2. Dental and vision benefits at no cost to employees.

3. Health insurance options with affordable rates.

4. Upstate offers Flex Spending Accounts. This allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

5. Upstate offers a retirement plan which delivers a guaranteed pension for vested employees as well as subsidized health insurance for retirees.

6. If employees want to save additional money for retirement, they have several options.

7. Upstate offers free Employee Assistance and Life Services programs.

8. Some benefits transfer to/from other public employment in New York State, such as city, county, or government agencies.

To see all open positions at Upstate visit upstate.edu/jobs