Forbes Magazine Names Baptist Health Care to America’s Best-In-State Employer List

8/21/2025

Baptist Health Care has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025. It is the only health care system in Northwest Florida to earn this recognition. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Forbes and Statista selections were based on an independent survey from over 160,000 team members working for U.S. companies employing at least 500 people. Over 2 million employer evaluations were considered. The final score is based on two types of employee evaluations: personal (those given by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry).

"We are truly honored to receive this recognition,” said Mark Faulkner, president and CEO, Baptist Health Care. “It’s a reflection of the extraordinary culture we’ve built and the individuals who bring their passion, purpose and excellence to everything they do. Our team members are the heart of our organization, and this award highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered.”

Baptist Health Care is the area’s only locally led and governed not-for-profit health care provider. With more than 4,500 team members, it is the second-largest non-governmental employer in Northwest Florida. Baptist continues to grow at its locations throughout the community. To learn more about working at Baptist, visit joinbaptist.org.