Working at Weiss
At Weiss Memorial Hospital we combine the prestige, the resources, and the advantages of a major teaching hospital with the personal approach and the close-knit environment of a community hospital.
Weiss Memorial Hospital is a JCAHO-accredited, 357-bed health care facility providing a full range of health care services. Weiss is part of a joint venture formed by Vanguard Health Systems (Vanguard)  and the University of Chicago Hospitals and Health Systems (UCHHS), one of the nation's finest academic medical networks. Patients benefit from technologically advanced treatments all in a comfortable, convenient North Side setting.
As a member of Weiss’ team you’ll never stop learning and growing, because you’re part of a team that is committed to providing outstanding patient care.
Helping New Employees
Human Resources acclimates new employees to their work environment in a number of ways. The most important way is through a thorough orientation program. This program signifies Weiss’ commitment to each new employee’s success. The goal of New Employee Orientation is to ensure that new employees enter their positions with:
- A clear understanding of the basic expectations, culture, and policies of the Hospital
- A sense of pride in the Hospital
- An awareness and commitment to customer service and patient-focused care
- An orientation to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable within a healthcare environment
Benefits Program
Weiss Memorial Hospital provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following benefits for both full-time and part-time employees:
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Generous PTO plan
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Medical, dental, and vision health care, paying the majority of medical costs
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Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
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Credit union
- Short term disability
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Long term disability
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Basic life and AD&D insurance
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401k plan with matching company dollar, up to a percentage of pay
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Education assistance
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Employee assistance program
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Domestic partnership
Employment Opportunities
Check out the job opportunities currently available under Employment.
At Your Service
You may contact the Human Resources department at (773) 564-7207 during the following hours of operation: Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Employee Health Services
Employee Health Services coordinates and monitors health related activities for all Weiss employees. This area promotes the health and safety of Weiss employees through the following services:
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All new employees are required to complete an employment physical screening, including a drug test.
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Periodic testing to meet regulatory/hospital policy compliance, i.e. TB testing and Fit testing.
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Employee health promotion/injury prevention programs, such as immunizations and the influenza vaccination program.
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Case management of all employee-related injuries and illnesses.
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