Speech Pathologist - Hillcrest

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego's campus includes the O'Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a full time position working M-TH and Sunday. Bonus Eligible*

• 4K New Hire Incentive and $3K if moving from 100+ miles.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: .

• Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review
• Recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking, non-union status

Our Speech Therapy department at Scripps Mercy Hospital is eager to welcome a Speech Language Pathologist to their tight-knit department. This position will be in both in-patient and out-patient settings seeing a variety of neurological and dysphagia cases. You will take a collaborative approach to patient care and partner closely with other rehab disciplines. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning and excited to make a difference in the ethnically diverse community of San Diego.

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• The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in California
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.
• Proficient at conducting Modified Barium Swallow Studies

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• At least 1 year of Acute Care experience

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 Pay Range: $52.28-$75.96/hour