Patient care is more than our job. It is our passion.
Parkland Health first opened its doors in 1894 and is now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country. The hospital averages more than 1 million outpatient visits annually. Services include a Level I Trauma Center, the only verified burn center in North Texas and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The system also includes 20 community-based clinics, including primary care and women's clinics, 5 school-based clinics and numerous outreach and education programs. Parkland is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Mission

We will advance wellness, relieve suffering, develop and educate.

Vision

We will advance health equity through excellence as a public health system.

Parkland Values

Parkland’s values are the principles that guide us. They are reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.

I CARE stands for:

• Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy, authentic, humble and transparent.
• Compassion and collaboration - I will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our community.
• Accountability - I will hold myself and others responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will welcome feedback.
• Respect - I will value the unique and diverse experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and humility.
• Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and colleagues and strive to promote everyone’s health, dignity, and voice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is about appreciating and valuing individual differences to create an environment inclusive of those differences. We encourage the inclusion of all attributes and promote diversity. One of the reasons we are successful is because our work environment thrives with people from a wide range of cultural, racial and religious backgrounds and from all walks of life. Parkland recognizes and supports diversity and continues to develop a work environment of mutual respect whereby employees are enabled to reach their fullest potential.

What does all of this mean for you? When you bring your perspective to Parkland Health & Hospital System, you’ll find an inclusive setting that supports and respects you and your talents. Parkland is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We will not discriminate between applicants for reasons of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.

Careers

As one of the largest public hospital systems in the country, Parkland Health & Hospital System is dedicated to providing valuable health and well-being services to those entrusted to our care.

When you embark on a career at Parkland, you join a team of engaged employees driving great service and excellence in patient care. You have the opportunity to apply your skills and advance your career goals. We blend cultures, talents and experiences into an exemplary health and hospital system.

As the public hospital for Dallas, Parkland has been providing exceptional care stretches back for over a century. Today, many of Parkland's specialty areas have garnered national achievements in care, research, and technological innovation. Every step of the way, our talented professionals have maintained the highest standards of service and performance, recognizing the intrinsic worth of each patient and the importance of every interaction.

We understand that the people of Parkland are the key to our success, and we support our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel. We’ve created a collaborative work environment where respect, authenticity, and transparency are valued.

Why Choose Parkland?
With a team of over 10,000 employees at our main hospital and surrounding area clinics, Parkland is one of the largest public hospital systems in the country. For over 100 years, we remain dedicated to providing the best patient experience for those in our care.

As a Parkland team member, you have the opportunity to apply your skills and talents as well as advance your knowledge and career goals. We offer meaningful careers that build on our vision of defining the standards of excellence in public health.

Join us to make a difference to our patients, our community and your career!