

Diverse employees at VITAS Healthcare have rated Team, Meetings, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at VITAS Healthcare have rated Team, Professional Development, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
VITAS Healthcare employees are -42% more likely to recommend VITAS Healthcare as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 62% | Detractors |
Working at VITAS Healthcare is rated below average by 187 employees, across various culture dimensions. VITAS Healthcare employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting VITAS Healthcare’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. See below in detail how working at VITAS Healthcare was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at VITAS Healthcare is rated D
Last updated 3 days ago
VITAS Healthcare ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 192 VITAS Healthcare employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VITAS Healthcare improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
What did you like most about the interview process?My manager had positive energy and a supportive vibe
What makes you most happy at work?good leadership and strong support of daily tasks
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?the mission and vision of the company is practiced daily and gives me a strong purpose in my work life.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Replace "all of mangement with ones that know what they are doing.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?To value staff. To listen to staff
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?- Communicate openly and honestly with employees. - Inclusive: Foster a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity. - Supportive: Provide resources and support for employees to thrive.
We are a growing family of hospices providing the highest quality human services, products and case management to terminally ill and other appropriate patients and their families with measurable advantages for the patient, the family, the medical community, the employee and the stockholder.
For over 3 years, VITAS has advocated for the rights of terminally ill patients and their families. We believe that patients should be apprised of their clinical prognosis and be involved in the decision-making process that determines how their end-of-life care is provided.
| Headquarter | Miami, FL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vitas.com |
| Founding Date | 1978 |
| Tel | (610) 461-1241 |
| Company Status | Private |

187 employees at VITAS Healthcare have reviewed VITAS Healthcare across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 3 days ago.
Overall, the 187 VITAS Healthcare employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at VITAS Healthcare are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at VITAS Healthcare, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at VITAS Healthcare are generally satisfied with their team. 187 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at VITAS Healthcare are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at VITAS Healthcare believe the environment at VITAS Healthcare is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at VITAS Healthcare is moderate. About 37% of the employees at VITAS Healthcare work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at VITAS Healthcare are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining VITAS Healthcare is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. VITAS Healthcare employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of VITAS Healthcare's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 VITAS Healthcare employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Nick’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Nick in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nick Westfall’s employees rank VITAS Healthcare in the Top 15% for Professional Development, in the Top 20% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 30% for Team. Westfall is generally unpopular with VITAS Healthcare employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The VITAS Healthcare Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Nick Westfall, SVP and Chief Technology Officer Steven Smith, and Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Drew Landmeier
Nick Westfall CEO / President
Nick Westfall serves as the CEO / President of VITAS Healthcare.
Steven Smith SVP and Chief Technology Officer
Steven Smith serves as the SVP and Chief Technology Officer of VITAS Healthcare. Steven started at VITAS Healthcare in... read more
Drew Landmeier Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Drew Landmeier serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of VITAS Healthcare. Drew started at... read more
Craig Tidwell Senior Vice President, Operations
Craig Tidwell serves as the Senior Vice President, Operations of VITAS Healthcare. Craig started at VITAS Healthcare in... read more
Doug Irvin Vice President of Operations
Doug Irvin serves as the Vice President of Operations of VITAS Healthcare. Doug started at VITAS Healthcare in Dec of... read more
Steve Wishart Vice President Operations
Steve Wishart serves as the Vice President Operations of VITAS Healthcare. Steve started at VITAS Healthcare in Apr of... read more
Daniel Lubrecht Vice President of Admissions
Daniel Lubrecht serves as the Vice President of Admissions of VITAS Healthcare. Daniel started at VITAS Healthcare in... read more
Mary Durst VP of Quality and Education
Mary Durst serves as the VP of Quality and Education of VITAS Healthcare. Mary started at VITAS Healthcare in February... read more
How much do people at VITAS Healthcare get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VITAS Healthcare is $131,838, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,648, or $63 per hour.
At VITAS Healthcare, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $224,909 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,911 annually. Average VITAS Healthcare salaries by department include: Customer Support at $61,519, Sales at $150,232, Legal at $157,740, and Design at $124,292. Half of VITAS Healthcare salaries are above $131,648.
80 employees at VITAS Healthcare rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 248 ratings) while 79 employees at VITAS Healthcare rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 81 ratings).
Salaries contributed from VITAS Healthcare employees include job titles like Architect, Director of Marketing, Director of IT, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from VITAS Healthcare employees.
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at VITAS Healthcare score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing VITAS Healthcare in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at VITAS Healthcare across various culture dimensions.
VITAS Healthcare's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is VITAS Healthcare's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. VITAS Healthcare's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 67% | |
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All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Fort Lauderdale | 33% | |
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Miami | 33% | |
Other | 33% |
Who is the CEO of VITAS Healthcare?
VITAS Healthcare CEO is Nick Westfall, their score by employees is 53
What is VITAS Healthcare eNPS?
The eNPS for VITAS Healthcare is -42
What is the salary for Business Analyst in VITAS Healthcare?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 71k
What are the salaries in the Product in VITAS Healthcare?
The average salaries for Product in VITAS Healthcare is 165k
What are the benefits at VITAS Healthcare?
VITAS Healthcare perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance