Kyle Klawitter, Vice President of Human Resources

At Summa Health System, we seek the best employees.  In order to do that, we must strive to be the best employer as well.

Summa values its employees and understands what they bring to this organization each and every day.  One of the ways we express that appreciation is by offering competitive pay and benefits.  This allows Summa’s employees to practice and perform at the highest level possible.   However, even beyond that, we recognize that our employees have lives beyond the walls of Summa.  And, Summa’s concern for work-life balance allows employees to enjoy their jobs more -- and, ultimately to perform better at work.

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The culture at Summa Health System is one of collaboration.  We believe that good managers are passionate about what they do and pass that quality on to their team members.  Our employees are committed to Service Excellence. This is much more than just a slogan for us; it is a way of doing business; a way of going to work and interacting with patients as well as colleagues.  It is part of the source of pride that comes from saying, “I work for Summa.” 

Summa’s philosophy is one of Servant Leadership:  As President/CEO, Tom Strauss stresses, “If you are not serving the patient, you had better be serving someone who is.”  In order to make this successful, managers listen to their staff and provide them with the tools they need to do their jobs well.  While the patient is – and always will be – our Number One priority, we need to also take care of our employees so that they may better serve our patients.

At Summa, respect for diversity is one of our most important core values.  A Diversity Advisory Council has been in place for several years and a number of initiatives have resulted from the work done by this group.  Additionally, a mentoring process has been implemented through this Council.  Selected employees are mentored by a leader within Summa to assist them in reaching their career potential.

Summa Health System is an outstanding place to work, as confirmed by NorthCoast99. For five consecutive years, Summa has been recognized by them as one of the “Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio”.

At Summa, we believe that success is based on each employee’s personal standard, which compels them and our organization to reach our mutual highest potential.  Our success is based on your success.  There are many exciting opportunities available to Summa employees.  And, we welcome you to learn more about us.