Kindred Healthcare, Inc., a top-90 private employer in the United States, is a FORTUNE 500 healthcare services company based in Louisville, Kentucky with annual revenues of approximately $7.2 billion(1). As of October 1, 2016, Kindred through its subsidiaries had approximately 102,200 employees providing healthcare services in 2,702 locations in 46 states, including 82 long-term acute care hospitals, 19 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 91 nursing centers, 19 sub-acute units, 647 Kindred at Home home health, hospice and non-medical home care sites of service, 104 inpatient rehabilitation units (hospital-based) and contract rehabilitation service businesses which served 1,740 non-affiliated sites of service. Ranked as one of Fortune magazine’s Most Admired Healthcare Companies for seven years, Kindred’s mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve.
At Amedisys whether we’re caring for patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. From home health to hospice to personal care, every team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to more than 415,000 patients every year.
We know that every life tells an incredible story, and we celebrate that each day by honoring our patients with genuine, personal attention. Everything we do, from the boardroom to our nationwide network of care centers, is centered on the best care possible for those who have entrusted us with their well-being and comfort. We work closely with doctors and other healthcare providers to coordinate services, and every patient has an individual plan of care that meets their specific needs.
Amedisys recognizes that nothing we do is possible without our incredible team. For all employees, whether they’re on the front lines delivering direct care or supporting our clinical team, this isn’t just a job – it’s a higher calling. We’re committed to finding passionate, qualified caregivers for our team and investing in them with the best resources, training and professional development opportunities to nurture their talents in order to empower them to make a real difference.
At Amedisys, we know that the unique skills and experiences all service members and military spouses have lead to outstanding, dedicated caregivers, and that is why we are proud to partner with organizations such as Hiring our Heroes, TAOnline.com, and Military Spouses Employment Partnership to recruit and employ veterans and military spouses across our company.
Together, we will lead the future of healthcare in the home, establishing ourselves as the premier innovative choice for aging in place wherever patients call home. Visit our website at www.amedisys.com/careers to learn how to join a team of committed professionals who are dedicated to a culture of delivering excellent patient care.
As a privately owned company, Life Care distinguishes itself with nearly 50 years of experience, stability, and success.
Founder and owner Forrest L. Preston opened the first facility in 1970 and incorporated the business in 1976. Headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee, today Life Care employs more than 38,000 associates and operates more than 200 skilled nursing, post-acute, Alzheimer’s, and senior living campuses in 27 states. Two foundational principles were at play, then and now:
1. Patients and residents are our highest priority. They deserve superior quality personalized care and exceptional customer service.
2. Our associates are our most valuable resource in serving those entrusted to us and in supporting each other.
The goal of each facility is to be a full partner in the continuum of health-care services in the community in which it operates. Our facilities specialize in skilled nursing, post-acute care, as well as inpatient and outpatient therapy in well-equipped, on-site rehabilitation gyms. Additionally, many of our centers provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Our associates are key to Life Care's growth and commitment to providing quality patient care. We recognize that positive patient and facility outcomes only happen with dedicated, engaged associates who are driven by excellence and compassion for those they serve.
Life Care provides opportunities through education and advancement to help associates reach their maximum potential for personal and career growth. We recognize and reward associates for their contributions, in addition to providing competitive pay and benefits. Life Care encourages associates to express their ideas and make suggestions as part of our interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.