Is Northwell Health a good company to work for?

Northwell Health has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 5,236 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Northwell Health to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northwell Health have been left by employees working as Intern , Rehab Aide and Volunteer .

Does Northwell Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northwell Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northwell Health. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northwell Health?

70% of Northwell Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northwell Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northwell Health?

Registered Nurse (366) , Registered Nurse, BSN (136) , Medical Assistant (89) , Administrative Assistant (75) , Project Manager (52) , Director (50) , Physician Assistant (50) , Patient Care Assistant (PCA) (43) , Resident Physician (42) , Physician (40) , Patient Access Representative (36) , Manager (32) , Physical Therapist (31) , Intern (30) , Nurse Practitioner (30)

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

"Benefits were great and affordable" ((in 559 reviews)); "It is very Diverse and good pay" ((in 293 reviews)); "Great coworkers that were fun to be around" ((in 123 reviews)); "GreAT staff very friendly and they all care for the patients very much." ((in 115 reviews)); "North shore lij provides a good salary for all employees and the ability to move up and have promotions." ((in 103 reviews))

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

"Poor management and leaders" ((in 214 reviews)); "Much favoritism and cronyism which only got worse after the title change years ago." ((in 54 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 52 reviews)); "That persons boss only listened to the inept manager and not the team that was forced to deal with a bad manager." ((in 52 reviews)); "long hours and not alot of cnas" ((in 40 reviews))

What are employees saying about Northwell Health layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Northwell Health locations?

New York , New Hyde Park , Manhasset , Lake Success , Staten Island , Melville , Great Neck , Bay Shore , Westbury , Huntington , Sleepy Hollow , Long Island-Queens , Valley Stream , Plainview , Syosset , Nassau , Riverhead , Glen Cove , Glen Oaks , Forest Hills , Long Island City , Port Jefferson , Brooklyn , Mount Kisco , Jacksonville , Rego Park , Tarrytown , Queens Village , Queens , Bethpage

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(4,823 total reviews)

Dr. John D’Angelo

43% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Northwell Health has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,823 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwell Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews

4.0

Jun 16, 2026

Growth opportunities hindered by slow leadership decisions

Senior operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of growth within the company. They value consistency and open communication.

Cons

Hierarchy leadership style can sometimes delay the process for optimizing workflows

Northwell Health Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. Your comments are very important to us, which is why we will share them internally. Recognized as a Platinum Employer by Where You Work Matters, Northwell is honored to be recognized for providing an environment that supports and fosters continued career development. We are committed to investing in the professional development and growth of our team members and proud to equip our leaders and team members with tools that enable them to engage in ongoing career conversations, mentorship opportunities and performance discussions in support of growth, development and career aspirations. We encourage you to address your specific concerns with your direct manager and/or HR representative.

5.0

Jun 15, 2026

Great benefits and culture, but felt disconnected from system

Practice admin manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and culture. Enjoyed working for Michael dowling

Cons

Did not feel connected to the entire system not being on LI

Northwell Health Response

Thank you for your great feedback. At Northwell, we want our leaders to make a meaningful difference for our patients, as well as our team members, who are our greatest asset in redefining health care for the people in our communities. We appreciate your dedication to helping us on this journey, and we will share your comments internally.

3.0

Jun 13, 2026

Supportive family environment, but challenging work-life balance

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family environment small hospital good people

Cons

Work life balance can be hard with 12 hour shifts

Northwell Health Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. All feedback is important to us, which is why we share it internally. At Northwell, we’re always looking for ways to provide a good work/life balance and to stay competitive as we offer a wide range of benefits that support our team members. Benefits include retirement contributions, family planning programs, discounted gym memberships, among others. We highly value our nursing team, consisting of more than 22,000 dedicated RNs. We encourage you to address your specific concerns with your direct manager and/or HR representative.

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