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Specialty Hospital · San Diego, California 92103
Who they are
Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) specializing in critical illness recovery, operating as part of the Select Medical corporation.
The hospital focuses on providing specialized post-ICU care for patients who require extended hospitalization and complex medical management. Nurses at this facility work in a highly specialized environment caring for critically ill patients transitioning from intensive care settings. The hospital's tagline is 'We make recovery possible,' reflecting its mission centered on helping patients recover from severe, complex medical conditions. As part of the larger Select Medical network, the San Diego location benefits from corporate resources, standardized protocols, and a national infrastructure dedicated to specialty hospital care. The employer has posted positions such as Clinical Liaison (RN/RRT), whose role involves advocating for referred patients in the pre-admission process, collaborating with clinical teams to assess patient needs, coordinating care plans with physicians and families, and facilitating patient transfers to access specialized post-ICU care.
Select Specialty Hospitals' mission is to 'make recovery possible' for critically ill patients requiring extended acute care. The San Diego location emphasizes core values of equity, inclusion, and respect, with a stated commitment to working with diverse community partners who share these values. The organization's supplier diversity policy reflects a broader institutional commitment to fairness and non-discrimination, aiming to increase diverse supplier spend by 5% by December 31, 2026. Select Medical's careers page highlights a focus on 'providing an exceptional employee experience.'
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San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.
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