Does Health First pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Health First employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Health First. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Health First?

58% of Health First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Health First 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Health First?

Registered Nurse (74) , Registered Nurse, BSN (19) , Patient Service Representative (18) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (14) , Staff RN (10) , Director (8) , CNA (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Analyst (5) , Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) (5) , Manager (5) , Medical Technologist (5) , Nurse Tech (5) , Phlebotomist (5) , Physical Therapist (5)

What are the pros of working at Health First according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and time off." ((in 78 reviews)); "people and care are great" ((in 26 reviews)); "great team work and coworkers" ((in 22 reviews)); "Warm and friendly staff; love to also receive my care at the Cocoa Beach location." ((in 20 reviews)); "There is a good work / life balance" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Health First according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and tedious work." ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor management and I hope but takeover by Advent will help change" ((in 50 reviews)); "Leadership is terrible and been there forever" ((in 18 reviews)); "managers not at all considerate" ((in 11 reviews)); "Scary, unethical ways of collecting blood cultures, most people don’t get paid well, always coming up with new policies to protect the hospital and makes things harder on the nurse, upper management smiles to your face to appease you then will backstab you" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Health First layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Health First layoffs and their outlook for job security at Health First in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Health First locations?

Melbourne , Rockledge , Palm Bay , Viera , Cape Canaveral , Cocoa Beach , Merritt Island , New York , Orlando , Cocoa , West Melbourne , Fort Lauderdale , Lake Mary , Indialantic , Malabar , Satellite Beach , Florida City , Saint Louis , Staten Island , Oshkosh , Brevard , Rockingham , Dallas , Fort Worth , Memphis , Manchester , Denver , Mukilteo , Palm Beach Gardens , West Palm Beach

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Health First reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(216 total reviews)

Terry Forde

75% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

216 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Jul 21, 2026

Nice colleagues but low pay and absent management

Patient services representative i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are nice to work with, insurance pretty good

Cons

Pay is low, no bonus, no merit increases. Management never present

5.0

Jul 15, 2026

Overall great place.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership listens to concerns and implements changes when appropriate. Having check ins with team to ensure work flows are productive and not over bearing.

Cons

Compensation can be a little behind other areas but benefits do help make up for salary gaps.

2.0

Jul 7, 2026

Great coworkers overshadowed by micromanagement and demands

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, that’s about it.

Cons

Micromanagement. Continuous demands for extra work. No opportunity for cost of living wage increase.

Health First Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where associates feel supported and valued. Your feedback helps us continue to learn and identify opportunities to improve the associate experience.

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