Atrium Health Navicent Raises Minimum Wage for Teammates
Atrium Health Navicent announced a significant investment in its Georgia workforce, raising minimum starting rate to $16, up 7%, effective Jan. 12. The increase recognizes teammates’ contributions to making communities better, while also strengthening the health system’s impact on the local economy.
The starting rate increases are part of a $764 million investment – up more than 35% from the year prior – in compensation programs across all of Advocate Health, of which Atrium Health Navicent is a part.
The move reflects an ongoing pledge to create and maintain one of the nation’s top workplaces by supporting the dedicated individuals who deliver compassionate care to patients and communities every day.
“The steadfast dedication and exceptional skill of our teammates are why our communities trust their care to us,” Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley said. “Our teammates are the backbone of our organization, and by investing in their careers we can simultaneously recognize their contributions and attract and retain the talent necessary to improve the health outcomes of our patients.”
Increasing minimum starting rate for Georgia-based teammates by 7% is one part of a broader effort to care for the people who work tirelessly to keep local communities healthy. Atrium Health Navicent teammates will now earn at least $8.75 per hour more than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
“We are committed to creating an environment where teammates feel valued, supported and empowered,” said Nakesha Lopez, chief people and culture officer at Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation. “Compensation is just one of the many ways we invest in, reward and recognize our devoted teammates. By prioritizing their well-being, we can continue to foster a positive work environment that values long-term growth and development while also setting new standards for excellence in health care delivery.” In addition, the health system will continue investing in teammates’ career growth, offering market-competitive pay and annual merit increases, as well as incentive plan compensation and premium payments for shift workers and on-call workers.
Advocate Health in 2024 provided $29.5 million in educational assistance to more than 8,000 teammates and more than $253 million in annual merit increases.
About Atrium Health Navicent
Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of health care in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation’s leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home – including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation. For more information, please visit www.NavicentHealth.org.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States – created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.