As an academic health system affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since 1971, TGH and USF Health form the leading academic medical center on the west coast of Florida. The organization's shared purpose is centered on three pillars: healing, teaching, and innovating, with a commitment to providing care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. TGH's vision is to be the safest, most innovative academic health system in America. The hospital has received significant external recognition as an employer, including being named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2026, ranked as Florida's #1 employer in the healthcare category, and being named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes for four consecutive years. CEO John Couris has emphasized a philosophy of putting team members first, prioritizing their personal and professional development, and addressing their unique needs with industry-leading benefits. For nurses, TGH offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity academic medical center environment with complex patient populations, where they collaborate closely with ancillary staff and physicians to deliver coordinated care meeting high standards.
TGH's shared purpose statement is 'We heal. We teach. We innovate. Care for everyone. Every day.' The organization is guided by five core values, with two explicitly detailed in provided sources: Integrity (ethical, honest, transparent interactions; protecting patient privacy; reporting errors timely; listening carefully; doing what is promised) and Compassion (treating everyone with dignity and respect; genuine kindness; culturally appropriate welcome; explaining all aspects of encounters; anticipating and meeting needs; demonstrating empathy). The vision is to be the safest, most innovative academic health system in America.
