What does it say about a hospital whose employees plant a healing garden for patients to enjoy? Come inside Arroyo, and you know this is a place that gives its heart to people. Continuously recognized with the Avatar Patient Satisfaction Award for “exceeding patient expectations,” we invest heavily in new technology and charity care. At Arroyo, your dedication to patients is encouraged, which makes you very proud.
And what’s not to love about life in the Central Coast? You live in a quiet, close-knit community and can visit San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, Montano De Oro Park and Lopez Lake for healthy outdoor activities like golf, hiking, horseback riding and parks. As for the beautiful beaches, sweeping agricultural crops, and wine country–these are the things that enrich your life. You’re surrounded by cities full of dining, shops, nightlife and culture. It’s plain to see that working at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital nurtures your career, as well as your personal well-being.
Here, you work with over 200 of the area’s finest physicians, surgeons and medical professionals–in fact, Arroyo was founded by four local physicians in 1962. Since then, we’ve doubled our bed size, earned a strong reputation for general and orthopedic surgeries, and joined CHW as a state-of-the-art, not-for-profit hospital. Our Emergency Department is one of the busiest and most highly rated in the area, with an average of 2,000 patients visiting us each month. Meanwhile, you’re developing invaluable professional connections and work experience.