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Hartford, Connecticut

Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$62.10 per hour

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Trinity Health of New England is looking for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join our mission-driven team in our Acute Care rehabilitation department at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

The Speech Language Pathologist responsible for performing evaluations, direct patient treatment, and documentation for patients with mild-moderate cognitive deficit, neurological disorders, swallowing/oral motor impairment. SLP identifies appropriate goals and develops treatment plans to respond to those goals.

What Will You Do

Performs comprehensive evaluations.

Establishes functional goals based upon evaluation results targeting deficit areas, to help patients achieve a maximum level of functional independence.

Provides professional interaction with patients, family members, interdisciplinary team members, and other staff members and colleagues., completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, and regulatory compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • State of Connecticut Speech-Language Pathology Licensure

Position Highlights and Benefits

Per Diem

  • Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!
  • Mission Drive Team Environment
  • Career Development, Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $62.10 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes, If Eligible

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist performs comprehensive evaluations and develops functional treatment plans for patients with cognitive, neurological, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for providing direct patient care and maintaining documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. A valid State of Connecticut Speech-Language Pathology license is required for this position.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCognitive Deficit AssessmentNeurological Disorder ManagementSwallowing AssessmentOral Motor Impairment TreatmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationFunctional Goal Setting

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 38% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% 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)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 25 employers

7
<$125k
4
$125k-140k
11
$140k-155k
6
$155k-170k
1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado

$166k – $193k
#2

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance Coverage starting Day One
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities