Company Profile

Universal Health Services

Company Overview

Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. For nearly 40 years, UHS and our affiliates have focused on meeting our patients’ healthcare needs across the hundreds of local communities we call home.

The company operates through its facilities more than 240 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. In 2015, our 70,000 dedicated and talented employees treated more than 2.5 million people with dignity and respect.

We recognize that the patients we serve come to us at some of the most vulnerable times in their life, and we strive every day to help them meet their healthcare and behavioral care challenges. Our consistent growth correlates directly to our focus on providing the highest level of patient care resulting in more patients and referring physicians choosing us.

Our focus is putting patients first. We take pride in our strong patient satisfaction scores that have increased every year for the past five years.

We have high standards for quality. Last year, 46 UHS acute care and behavioral health facilities were rated as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for 2014 by The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs.

UHS has a deep commitment to the communities where our patients live and work, and we are active in raising awareness of critical healthcare issues. Fortune magazine consistently lists UHS among its “World's Most Admired Companies.” Among our peer group we are ranked #1 with regard to social responsibility as well as in long-term investment.

We continuously invest so that we can continue to provide care. Over the past three years, we have invested more than $1 billion in our facilities.

Positions Available
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    26 days ago

    Emergency Medicine Program Director needed in Palmdale, CA / north Los Angeles County

    Universal Health Services - Palmdale, CA, United States

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is recruiting a Program Director to lead a new community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in the Antelope Valley in north Los Angeles County. The program is targeting a 2027 start. Join the growing Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium team in sunny southern California and create your legacy by training the next generation of physicians! Discover here what makes Palmdale and the Antelope Valley a wonderful place to call ...

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  • 1 month, 15 days ago

    Full Time PA Trauma Surgery Opportunity

    Universal Health Services - Edinburg, TX, United States

    We are seeking full-time Physician Assistant to join the Trauma Team at South Texas Health System (STHS) McAllen. This nights-only role offers competitive salary compensation and comprehensive benefits, allowing you to focus on high-acuity trauma care while working alongside a strong, experienced trauma surgical team. Quick Facts Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule / Hours: Nights only Call: Night shift trauma coverage Patient Volume: High-volume trauma level 1 center Location: McAllen, Texas ...

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  • 1 month, 15 days ago

    Plastics/Trauma/Reconstruction needed in Sunny South TX- Trauma Level 1

    Universal Health Services - Edinburg, TX, United States

    We are seeking a full-time Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery to join our multispecialty medical group at South Texas Health System Clinics in Edinburg/McAllen, Texas. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package with performance incentives, allowing you to focus on advanced reconstructive procedures including free flap surgery while supporting our Level I Trauma Center and working alongside a collaborative surgical team. Quick Facts Employment ...

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  • 1 month, 23 days ago

    Program Director Emergency Medicine Residency Program - Lakewood Ranch, FL

    Universal Health Services - Lakewood Ranch, FL, United States

    Program Director Emergency Medicine Residency ProgramLakewood Ranch Medical Center Lakewood Ranch, FLLakewood Ranch Medical Center is proud to announce the development of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program, set to launch in July 2026. We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the ACGME application process and shape the future of Emergency Medicine training on Florida s West Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to build a high-quality academic program in a thriving ...

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