Speech Pathologist - La Jolla - OP/IP

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a full-time position with 10-hour shifts including weekends at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. 2 days inpatient, 2 days outpatient 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.

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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 both inpatient and outpatient cases.

This department stands out for its collaborative team approach which cultivates a supportive environment for both our therapists and 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. Experience/Specialized

Degree from an accredited Speech Pathology program or meets foreign-educated qualifications . Required Certification/Registration: Licensed as a Speech Pathologist (SLP) in the state of California OR Pending CA SLP License Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers. Certificate or pending Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) by ASHA.

Required Education/Course(s)/Training: At least one year of experience as a Speech Pathologist. Completion of Clinical Fellowship year in Speech Pathology. Proficient at conducting Modified Barium Swallow Studies.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position

$54.24-$78.66/hour