Speech Pathologist

This is a full time position Tues-Sat at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. Bonus Eligible*

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:

* Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

* Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review

* Recognized by Newsweek 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, and non-union status

Our Speech Therapy department at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista Hospital is eager to welcome a Speech Language Pathologist to their tight-knit department. They 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.

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. Performs competencies as outlined in unit specific competency assessment tools. Demonstrates age specific care as established for area and job title.

*$4K New Hire Incentive, $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles

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