• Speech Pathologist - La Jolla

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a per diem position with 10 hours shifts position including weekends at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.*

     

    Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

     

    *Why join Scripps Health?*

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    At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

    * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

    * Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

    * Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

    * Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

    * We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

    * Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

     

    We invite you to join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist in the Speech Therapy department at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is a Level I Trauma facility and comprehensive stroke center, where you will gain experience with patients from ICU to out-patients. This department stands out for their collaborative team approach with each case which cultivates a supportive environment for both our therapists as well as our patients.

     

    The Speech Pathologist provides evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education to patients and clients through a continuum of care according to the therapist's respective licensure/registration/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. They perform competencies as outlined in unit specific competency assessment tools and demonstrate age specific care as established for area and job title.

    Requirements:

    * California Speech Language Pathologist License

    * BLS for Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association

    Preferred Experience*:*

    * At least 1 year of Acute Care experience as a Speech Language Pathologist

    * ICU experience

    * Experience completing MBS exams

    **Job:** **Rehab*

    **Organization:** **Scripps La Jolla Hospital*

    **Title:** *Speech Pathologist - La Jolla*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA*

    **Requisition ID:** *252003133*