• Speech Pathologist - La Jolla

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *This is a per-diem position working mostly 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.

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    Requirements:

    * California Speech Language Pathologist License or Pending CA PT license. License must be in hand by start.

    * Certificate of Clin Competency by ASHA

    * 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

    **Job:** **Rehab*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Home Care*

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

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH CARE*

    **Requisition ID:** *252003935*