Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient Rehab - Head and Neck Cancer

4 days ago
Meriden, ConnecticutFull TimeOncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Speech Language Pathologist – Outpatient Oncology in United States. OPEN TO CF CANDIDATES Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

Key Responsibilities

  • Language Pathology from an accredited program. Current state licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC
  • centered approach to care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • program designed to ensure work/life balance.
  • And this is your moment.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Hartford HealthCare in United States.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyOncology rehabilitationDysphagia treatmentHead and neck cancer careFEESVideofluoroscopic swallow studiesTracheostomy managementLaryngectomy managementVoice restorationAAC devicesPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationOncology care pathwaysPatient education

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess current state licensure or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship. Proficiency in instrumental swallowing assessments and experience in oncology care pathways are required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient Rehab - Head and Neck Cancer at Hartford HealthCare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Oncology position at Hartford HealthCare is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Meriden, Connecticut.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech-language pathology, Oncology rehabilitation, Dysphagia treatment, Head and neck cancer care, FEES, Videofluoroscopic swallow studies, Tracheostomy management, Laryngectomy management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with head and neck cancer. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions for speech, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Benefits package: Competitive Benefits, Work/Life Balance, Career Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Oncology speech-language pathologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Hartford HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Career Development
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago

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