About BayCare

BayCare is the leading, not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at hundreds of locations across West Central Florida. BayCare was formed in 1997 by a core group of local hospitals determined to continue providing not-for-profit health care while improving overall health in our communities.
Last Year at BayCare:
the local community
quality care AND SERVICES
Today, BayCare has grown to an integrated system operating 16 hospitals, all not-for-profit and driven by the same mission: to provide high-quality, compassionate care to all we serve. BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, with nearly 33,000 team members and a $10 billion economic impact on the region and state annually.
BayCare is West Central Florida’s largest provider of cardiac, behavioral health and pediatric services, and its multi-specialty provider group, BayCare Medical Group, is one of the largest in the region. BayCare’s diverse network of ambulatory services includes laboratories, imaging, surgical centers, BayCare Urgent Care locations, and one of Florida's largest home care agencies, BayCare HomeCare. Its Medicare Advantage insurance plan, BayCarePlus®, serves more than 14,700 people.
BayCare is nationally recognized for its safety, clinical excellence and patient outcomes. Nine of BayCare’s acute-care hospitals earned “A” grades from the Leapfrog Group in 2024. BayCare hospitals received numerous 5-star (top) ratings for exceptional performance in specific areas of care from Healthgrades.
BayCare is also known as a great place to work. In 2024, BayCare was ranked 8th in the U.S. on the PEOPLE Companies that Care™list and 17th in the U.S. on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. In 2024, BayCare was also named to the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ list and recognized in the Energage and Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence awards.
Our Mission
BayCare Health System will improve the health of all we serve through community-owned services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.
Our Vision
BayCare is the best place to work, receive and provide care. We are powered by an extraordinary team that delivers quality, drives innovation and embraces inclusivity.
Our Values
The Values of BayCare are trust, respect, and dignity and reflect our responsibility to achieve health care excellence for our communities.
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