SSM Health reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(2,626 total reviews)
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Laura Kaiser

47% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

SSM Health has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,626 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SSM Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Jan 19, 2026

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Pros

SSM is an overall great health organization. They have very competitive pay, good work/life balance, and good patient care. I have worked for several St. Louis based health organizations and SSM has been the best in providing patient care in their breast centers. I feel proud to say I work for SSM.

Cons

Management restructuring. There was a restructure and a new level of management was put in place over Breast Imaging for the St. Louis region. It is a wonderful addition to have the person you report to understand mammography standards and regulations. The issue arising is breast ultrasound still reports up to radiology. All leadership needs to be on the same page. I feel like they are sometimes working against each other instead of with each other.

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SSM Health Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing your honest opinion with us. We have heard and noted your comments, as we're always looking for ways to improve.
5.0
Jan 19, 2026

Great People, Incredible Mission and Culture

Anonymous employee
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Pros

SSM Health is an exceptional place to work. In just over two years, I’ve had meaningful opportunities to lead my team in ways that support their growth and long‑term success. I was able to share my vision openly, and my leaders consistently removed barriers rather than creating them - which made a real difference. I’ve earned the respect of my peers, and while there has naturally been some friction along the way, it has led to stronger relationships and a shared understanding of how we can work better together. The culture is genuinely kind and mission‑driven, with a constant emphasis on ensuring that everything we do ultimately benefits the patient.

Cons

The Mission fosters a culture of genuine kindness, which is one of the organization’s greatest strengths. At the same time, it highlights the importance of being intentional in our communication so expectations remain clear.

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SSM Health Response
5mo
Your feedback is important to us. We value receiving your compliments and suggestions so that we can improve our services, processes, and communication. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
3.0
Jan 19, 2026
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Pros

Most of the employees are good people. They work with your situation at home with hours.

Cons

Pay is weak compared to other hospitals.

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SSM Health Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to talk about your experience at SSM Health. We are listening and appreciate your feedback. Our compensation team continuously reviews salaries to ensure our team members are being rewarded for the work they do.
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