Baptist Health employees to receive pay increase

Baptist Health employees can expect to see a pay increase reflected on their paychecks beginning Oct. 1.

Baptist Health announced general increases for all staff and raised its minimum starting hourly wage to $15 per hour for all full-time, part-time and temporary workers at its nine hospitals and medical group.

The raise is part of an initiative by the organization to ensure all employees have the opportunity to earn a living wage.

“This completes the path Baptist Health began before the pandemic to ensure all of our employees have the opportunity to earn a living wage,” said Angie Mannino, chief people and culture officer for Baptist Health.

Baptist Health made the announcement following approval by its board of directors on Aug. 24.

Hourly workers in pay ranges already above $15 an hour will see additional increases to maintain parity.

“I am very happy to announce this new hourly wage to our staff and am excited for what it will mean to them and their families,” stated Anthony Powers, the president of Baptist Health Corbin. “Every department in the hospital has worked so hard to fight against COVID-19, and I am so proud how our team has responded in the face of this pandemic. They truly deserve this increase.”

The increase was described as, “A more than $51 million investment across the board.”

Baptist Health is for hiring positions across all locations for clinical, non-clinical and executive roles. Visit our career site for more information at BaptistHealth.com/careers