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uc San Diego Health

At UC San Diego Health, we are transforming patient care through groundbreaking research, inspired education and innovation. Our goal is to create a healthier world by improving healthcare in San Diego and beyond. We are committed to achieving this through new science, new medicine and new cures. Here, everyone makes a difference regardless of your role. Let’s shape the future together.

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Our
Campuses

The UC San Diego Health medical centers in Hillcrest and La Jolla support acute inpatient care and a spectrum of outpatient primary and specialty medical and surgical services, including ambulatory and emergency patient care. Our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Longevity Science are located within the UCSD campus located in La Jolla. Regardless of the location, the vision is the same: To create a healthier world — one life at a time — through new science, new medicine and new cures.

Jacobs Medical Center
– La Jolla

Moores Cancer Center
– La Jolla

UCSD Medical Center
– Hillcrest

School of Medicine Campus
– La Jolla

Skaggs School of Pharmacy
– La Jolla Campus

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Academic positions can be viewed at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply.

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possibilities.

Be Empowered with Us

Our insatiable curiosity is infused in the DNA of UC San Diego Health. Here, you will have the opportunity to change your life and grow your career through continued education, a generous total rewards package, work-life balance and state of the art equipment.

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Be Yourself with Us

We encourage every member of our team, from lab technicians to physicians, to bring their most authentic selves to work. Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are at the root of innovation. And breakthrough ideas transcend title - so how are you going to make your mark with us?

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Be Bold With Us

We offer an exciting work environment where all three core missions of academic medicine — teaching, research and clinical care — interact. We say yes, where others say no. It’s this mindset that has helped us change the landscape of what healthcare should be.

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Here’s why people love working at
UC San Diego Health

When people come to work for UCSD they never leave! There is a reason for our high staff retention. UCSD only hires talented engaged people who are motivated to make a difference. They encourage professional growth and provide education/training which is essential in obtaining promotions or transfers within the organization. So many opportunities - why would anyone leave?!

Diane, Assistant Nurse Manager 22 years of service

My favorite parts of working for UC San Diego Health are the career opportunities and the excellent health benefits. We have outstanding leadership and staff members that contribute to a fun and productive work environment. This is an amazing place to work, and I am blessed to be part of The UC family!

Nguyen, Dietetic Technician/Milk Lab Technician 4 years of Service

My favorite parts of working at UC San Diego are the limitless support, unity, staff diversity and freedom to be you - without judgment. I love being a part of something larger that makes a difference. No matter what position you hold, you are valued and each person can learn from the other. I can also say that this is an organization of second chances. I am living proof!

Vernay, Behavioral Health Counselor 10 years of Service

Being a teaching hospital, UCSD is a great place to teach others but also to continue to learn and grow professionally yourself. I love all the people that I work with and the teamwork that goes into providing the best care for our patients. It's a very collaborative work environment. I love coming in to work every day.

Michelle, Dietitian 4 years of Service

I enjoy working with dedicated staff where we improve the quality of life for so many people. My supervisor genuinely cares about my colleagues and I and is always ensuring that we get the time, tools, and resources we need to do our job well.

Susan, Dietetic Technician 2 years of Service

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