Speech/Language Pathologist PD

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is accountable for providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services

to pediatric patients at risk for speech, voice, language, hearing, communication, swallowing, and related

disabilities. Services are provided in both the acute care and outpatient setting to children with a range of

developmental and medical diagnoses. The SLP is also accountable for self and department development

and works on projects and assignments aligned with professional interests and departmental needs, in

accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to pediatric patients with speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disabilities in acute and outpatient settings. Contribute to department development and professional projects aligned with the Professional Practice Model.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a State of Connecticut license or eligibility for one. Must obtain ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency and BLS/CPR certification within the specified hire timelines.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic ServicesPediatric CareMedical TerminologyICD-9 BillingCPT BillingHIPAA ComplianceWord ProcessingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient CommunicationReport PreparationEmployee Supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech/Language Pathologist PD at Connecticut Children's a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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