The Everett Clinic is has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the third year in a row.

The 2013 list includes some of the country’s best-known and most successful companies, such as Google, Microsoft and Dreamworks.

The Everett Clinic ranked No. 58 on the list, up 29 slots from last year’s ranking of 87.

The clinic’s referral bonus program, which pays employees up to $10,000 for referring applicants who are hired at the clinic was among the top reasons for selection, according to Fortune.

“The Everett Clinic is operating in a healthcare environment that faces challenges never before seen,” said CEO Rick Cooper. “Our success is built on staff and physicians who come together in unique ways to do what is right for the patient.

“This is why it’s so important to not only hire great people but to ensure they feel valued.”

To pick the 100 Best Companies, Fortune partnered with the Great Place to Work Institute to conduct an extensive employee survey of corporate America.

Two thirds of the clinic’s score was based on the results of the survey. It included questions to measure levels of trust, pride and camaraderie within the workplace.

The other third of the scoring was based on Everett Clinic’s response to the Work Institute's culture audit, which included detailed questions about workplace practices including compensation, paid time off and benefit programs, internal communication, hiring, training and development opportunities, recognition programs, giving back to the community and how the clinic encourages fun among staff.

The full list of 100 companies is available on Fortune's website at: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/

The Everett Clinic offers primary and specialty heath care at nine locations throughout Snohomish County, including Mukilteo, Everett, Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Marysville. The Mukilteo clinic is at 4410 106th St. S.W.

-Edited by Beacon staff