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Workplaces That Work: FMOL Health

Sponsored by FMOL Health

At FMOL Health, being the best place to work isn’t a goal to work toward. It’s a standard the health system has built, measured and earned, recognized by the people who know best: its own team members.

Across Louisiana and Mississippi, more than 20,000 team members show up every day to deliver care to neighbors, families and communities with skill, compassion and a joyfulness of spirit that defines FMOL Health. What keeps them there is a culture that doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of intentional investment, visible leadership and a mission that has guided the system for more than 100 years.

‘Our people are the leading indicator of everything we achieve,” says E.J. Kuiper, FMOLH President and CEO. ‘When we invest in their growth, well-being and sense of purpose, exceptional patient care follows.’
Recognized for a Reason

The proof is in the recognition. FMOL Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, a distinction earned entirely through the voices of its team members, with 87% agreeing that FMOL Health is a great place to work.

The organization is also a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient, a Forbes Best-In-State Employer three years running and a Becker’s Hospital Review Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare for 2025 and 2026.

These are not isolated accolades. They are consistent validation of a culture that is working.

Investment That Goes Beyond a Paycheck

FMOL Health’s commitment to its team members is ongoing and deliberate. Competitive compensation, a comprehensive Total Rewards package and regularly reviewed benefits reflect that. So does the investment the system makes in strengths-based coaching and leadership development, built to help every team member reach their full potential while doing what they do best.

Recognition is built into how the organization operates. Through its PRAISE! program, FMOL Health celebrates team members year-round for milestones, exceptional effort and everyday excellence. The voluntary turnover rate is significantly lower than the national healthcare average. When people come to FMOL Health, they stay.

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A Culture Built on Connection

Strong cultures require more than good intentions. They require structure, consistency, and leaders who are approachable and invested in their team’s success.

FMOL Health team members connect with leadership through Elevation Exchanges, systemwide town halls built for honest, open dialogue. Twice a year, leaders gather at Leadership Assemblies to align around the system’s mission and sharpen their collective purpose.

‘We’ve created a place where team members feel seen, celebrated and supported in their careers and their lives,’ says Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer Jennifer Trahan.

And through his CEO Inbox, E.J. Kuiper remains personally reachable to team members across the system, a direct reflection of the transparency that defines his leadership.

The Best Place to Work. The Best Place to Grow.

When people thrive, patients feel it. Clinical excellence and a great workplace are not separate at FMOL Health. They are the same pursuit.

Our organization is the textbook of what it looks like to build an exceptional healthcare employer, and we are proud to bring that standard to Baton Rouge and every community we serve.

Explore opportunities at FMOLH by visiting fmolhs.org/careers.