Who are Allina Health?
Nonprofit health system founded 140+ years ago with 27,865 team members and 6,700 providers. Operates 12 hospital campuses, 60+ primary care clinics and 100+ specialty sites — including the Minneapolis Heart Institute and Allina Health Cancer Institute — across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Mission
We serve our communities by providing exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.
Industry Position
Abbott Northwestern ranked #1 in Twin Cities by U.S. News & World Report (2024–2025); Mercy and United hospitals tied #3; 670 active research studies; $434.8M in community benefit distributed (2024).
Locations
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
Why Work for Allina Health
- Specialty care depth: Regional leader in neurology, cardiology and oncology; direct access to rare cases, cutting-edge treatments and research at dedicated specialist centers
- Learning infrastructure: 5,000+ clinical rotations/year; specialty residencies spanning pharmacy, internal medicine, family medicine, neurology and podiatry
- Scale & stability: One of MN's largest nonprofit employers; extensive internal mobility across 12 hospitals and 100+ care sites
- Community impact: $434.8M community benefit (2024); Mission Matters volunteerism program; Dollars for Doers donates $200K+ annually to employee-chosen nonprofits
Unique Benefits at Allina Health
Standout Benefits
- 401(k): 50% match on every dollar contributed up to 2% of pay, immediately vested; plus annual employer contribution of 3–4.5% of pay based on years of service
- Income protection (short-term disability) and long-term disability provided at no cost to employees
- Progyny fertility benefits
- Adoption financial assistance plus adoption leave of absence
- Well-being rewards program: earn credits toward health care premiums, Amazon gift cards and more
Unique Development
- Surgical Technologist Apprentice Program — first of its kind in Minnesota
- Nursing Collaboratory with University of Minnesota — formal academic-practice partnership for nursing education, research and DEI
- Named scholarships: EMPOWER (Courage Kenny Foundation), Orthopedics and New Ulm nursing
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related educational expenses
For a complete list of benefits and compensation details, refer to specific job descriptions.
Workplace Culture at Allina Health
DEI&B strategy extends to care, hiring, sourcing and community investment; employees can add preferred pronouns to work ID badges.
Employee Voices
- "Teams have great support and as a pre-independent provider there is always options for consultations." — Pre-licensed Therapist [From Glassdoor]
- "Allina was a good company to work for. It offered EPIC and continuing education, and the staff was the best." — Registered Nurse [From Indeed]
- "I really enjoyed my time working at Abbott Northwestern. I worked with a great team of therapists who supported one another." — Physical Therapist [From Indeed]
What's Different
- Only MN health care organization featured in the 2023 Racial Equity Dividends Index
- 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health (Mental Health America) — national certification for mentally healthy workplaces
- Mission Matters: 100,000+ employee volunteer hours annually; employee-led ERGs across the organization
Sources Used
This profile was generated from the following sources:
- About Us
- Careers
- Employee Benefits
- Learning Opportunities
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Awards & Recognition
- Employee testimonials from Glassdoor and Indeed