Speech Pathologist - La Jolla

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. 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.

Requirements

• California Speech Language Pathologist License or Pending CA PT license. License must be in hand by start.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency by ASHA
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed