Culture & History
In 1897, the Minnesota State Legislature created Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare as the nation’s first public hospital for children with disabilities. Gillette began as a facility treating children with such diseases as tuberculosis and polio. Today, we specialize in treating short-term and long-term disabilities that began during childhood. Our hospital is recognized internationally for treatment of complex medical conditions using the newest, most effective techniques.
Gillette by the Numbers
- 44 percent of employees have worked at Gillette more than 5 years
- Many employees join after hearing others describe their experience
- Our turnover rate is well below the national average
- Current employees fill one-third of job openings each year
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Workplace Culture
Our mission—to help children, adults and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life—is reflected in the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses, therapists and other professionals. All of our employees play important roles in helping patients make the most of their abilities. Career areas include:
- Nursing
- Medical Staff
- Rehabilitation Therapies
- Imaging
- Assistive Technology
- Non-clinical (housekeeping, marketing, scheduling and more)
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Our Team Approach
At Gillette, we provide comprehensive, coordinated care for our patients’ complex medical needs. Specialists work together to develop tailored treatment plans for our patients, putting families at the core of each team. Our team approach isn’t just a principle of patient care. It’s also an important part of Gillette’s employee culture. By supporting each other as colleagues and team members, we achieve exceptional outcomes for patients, families and our hospital.
Work / Life Balance
We believe in a strong work/life balance that supports both personal and professional advancement. As a family-centered organization, employees at every level understand that a healthy work/life balance translates to excellence in patient care and service. Gillette offers flexible scheduling, part-time employment options, and competitive pay for both full-time and part-time positions. New employees receive paid time off (PTO) beginning on their first day, and continue accruing time throughout the year. Our employee intranet, GilletteNet, offers information on transportation, weather and traffic, carpooling, health coaching and more. It also informs employees of discounts and special offers exclusively for them and their families.
