Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Coming together gives us greater resources to achieve our mission and vision while strengthening our core values. Our mission, values and belief statements are the foundation of our promise to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Mission

We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Values

• Quality
• Hospitality
• Respect
• Joy
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Teamwork

Belief Statements

• Our highest priority is the people we serve.
• We believe that the highest quality health care requires a regard for both the soul and science of healing and a focus on continuous improvement.
• We believe in the synergy of sponsorship among faith-based and secular organizations.
• We believe in the value of integrated health care services.
• We believe in having a meaningful presence in the communities we serve.

Within Essentia Health there are many Catholic facilities. Essentia Health’s mission—as well as its people, places and care—is enhanced by its Catholic mission.

Why Work for Us

Reach your potential when you work at Essentia Health—a system of hospitals and clinics serving Northern Minnesota, Northwestern Wisconsin, and Eastern North Dakota.

You’ll make a positive contribution to your neighbors’ lives while enjoying a satisfying, sustainable career with opportunities for learning and growth. Because we offer a variety of positions in a wide geographical area, you’ll find the perfect fit for your skills, background, and preferences.

Our Benefits

As an Essentia Health employee, count on benefits that extend beyond your paycheck. Find programs to care for you and your family, as well as a supportive, collaborative work environment that promotes professional achievement and pride in your work.

Depending on your position and location at Essentia, you may receive more information about benefits during the interview process. (Benefit eligibility dependent on position and location)

Discover the wide range of comprehensive benefits available to Essentia employees including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Family and medical leave
• Funeral, jury duty, and military leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Workers’ compensation
• Malpractice/liability insurance
• Dependent and spousal benefits
• Other voluntary benefits
• Educational opportunities

Employee Wellness

At Essentia Health, we want to help our colleagues be their best selves—to be healthy, feel supported and thrive. We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives—including our employees. We offer many programs and resources to care for everyone in a way that encompasses many components of health.

• Comprehensive well-being programs and activities including rewards programs, environmental supports, and more
• Fitness and grocery store discounts (available to employees enrolled in one of our health plans)
• Online and mobile resources covering mental health, nutrition, and physical activity, among other well-being topics

Employee Assistance Program

• Confidential in-person counseling
• Legal and financial guidance
• Work-life support including child and elder-care assistance

Together We Thrive

Essentia Health is proud to support our colleagues’ community service hours with the Together We Thrive program. Together We Thrive rewards our colleagues’ volunteerism in the communities we serve with a $100 contribution to the eligible non-profit organization of their choice.