Institutional

Large employers of institutional jobs in Lakeland

Lakeland’s institutional employers—encompassing education, healthcare, and government—form the backbone of the city’s community and economic development. These organizations not only provide essential services but also offer a wide array of career opportunities for residents.

Watson Clinic

Rooms To Go currently houses over 2,300,000 square feet of distribution at their two locations on Airport Road.  They are planning to expand by another 400,000 square feet.  RTG has 226 retail stores and operates in 10 states.  They are the 3rd largest furniture retailer in the United States.

Southeastern University

Southeastern University is a private Christian university. It was established in 1935 in New Brockton, Alabama, as Southeastern Bible Institute, relocated to Lakeland in 1946, and became a liberal arts college in 1970.

Lakeland Regional Health

Founded in 1916 as Morrell Memorial Hospital, the 910-bed, comprehensive tertiary referral hospital operates a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and one of the nation’s busiest single-site Emergency Departments.

Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College is a private university in Lakeland, Florida.  In 2019, the student population at FSC consisted on 3,073 students along with 130 full-time faculty members. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs.