Our Culture

At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. Because we’re more than a health care provider, we’re a close-knit community where you’ll be immersed in a culture that is built on three pillars – Invest, Empower, and Belong.

Together, we’re making a difference. Grow with industry-leading development programs and join an extraordinary team.

  • You’ll pioneer advancements in research and technology.
  • You’ll be mentored through our Leadership Academy and Training Programs.
  • We support you with Helping Our Peer Emergencies (HOPE) Fund, our crisis fund supported by Scripps employees for Scripps employees.
Dive into a Culture of Excellence where your voice is heard, and together we make a real difference in San Diego healthcare. You’ll be empowered through:

  • Employee engagement service
  • Employee-led huddles
  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • RISE – a voluntary, non-judgmental peer-to-peer support program that assists with work-related stressors
We respect the rights of every individual and celebrate diversity in our community and workforce. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered.

  • The Scripps Belonging Council includes diverse team members and corporate leadership that actively evaluate and assess the needs of the workforce.
  • The Belonging Council goal is to support and encourage recognition within our organization and the communities we serve.
  • Scripps Collaborative for Health Equity is dedicated to establishing excellence in community health equity and its outcomes in our vulnerable populations.

Together, we’re making a difference. Grow with industry-leading development programs and join an extraordinary team.

  • You’ll pioneer advancements in research and technology.
  • You’ll be mentored through our Leadership Academy and Training Programs.
  • We support you with Helping Our Peer Emergencies (HOPE) Fund, our crisis fund supported by Scripps employees for Scripps employees.

Dive into a Culture of Excellence where your voice is heard, and together we make a real difference in San Diego healthcare. You’ll be empowered through:

  • Employee engagement service
  • Employee-led huddles
  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • RISE – a voluntary, non-judgmental peer-to-peer support program that assists with work-related stressors

We respect the rights of every individual and celebrate diversity in our community and workforce. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered.

  • The Scripps Belonging Council includes diverse team members and corporate leadership that actively evaluate and assess the needs of the workforce.
  • The Belonging Council goal is to support and encourage recognition within our organization and the communities we serve.
  • Scripps Collaborative for Health Equity is dedicated to establishing excellence in community health equity and its outcomes in our vulnerable populations.

Living in San Diego

Whether you enjoy the beach, the mountains, or the desert, San Diego has it all. With its beautiful weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as America’s finest city. From Oceanside to Chula Vista, Scripps Health offers numerous locations for convenient access across the county.

The spectacular Pacific Ocean coastline near La Jolla, California

Why do we love San Diego? Let’s count just a few of the ways:

  • Incredible year-round weather
  • Proximity to an incredible variety of outdoor activities
  • World-renowned spectator sports, shopping, dining, arts, and culture

Our rich history dates back more than a century. Scripps Mercy Hospital was founded in 1890 by Mother Mary Michael Cummings and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla was founded in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps. Driven by their compassion and pioneering spirit, these strong women set out to meet the healthcare needs of a growing San Diego community. Today, their legacy lives on in the thousands of Scripps employees and physicians who provide and support excellent care and make our community a healthier place to live. Working together, we proudly carry our tradition of excellence forward for the patients we serve.

  • We treat one-quarter of the approximately 3.3 million people who live in San Diego County.
  • We provide excellent patient care within our five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers, 13 walk-in clinics, 4 emergency rooms, 3 urgent care centers, and hundreds of affiliated physicians’ offices.
  • Our cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and other specialties have been nationally recognized.

Scripps continues to invest in health screening for underserved populations, wellness services for seniors, care for our unhoused community members, and other important community needs.

San Diego residents have access to some of the nation’s leading public, private, and charter schools.

  • Community colleges throughout the county
  • California State University, San Marcos, San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego
  • Private universities

Awards & Recognition

Scripps Health is honored to be the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for clinical innovation, quality care, diversity, and leadership.

Becker’s Top 150 Places To Work In Health Care

Becker’s Hospital Review ranked Scripps Health to its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

ANCC Magnet Recognized Hospital

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has designated Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla as a Magnet® recognized hospital. This award is the gold standard for nursing excellence.

Fortune magazine ranked Scripps Health No. 8 on its Best Workplaces in Health Care annual list for large health care companies.

U.S. News and World Report ranked the combined programs of Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla among the best in the nation in six specialties — Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Geriatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology — in their annual Best Hospitals list.

Join Our Talent Community

Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Join Our Talent Community

Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy

Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy