Speech/Lang Pathologist PD FC

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Danbury, CT is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat articulation, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients. You will collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a hybrid work setting.

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CT state licensure eligibility or current licensure, and certification from ASHA. Current BLS/CPR within 6 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Three years experience in pediatrics and/or hospital setting preferred.
• CT licensure eligible or CT State license within required timeframe; ASHA CCC-SLP certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Screen, identify, diagnose, intervene and follow-up for articulation, language, voice, swallowing disorders.
• Support and consult with families and professionals; refer when appropriate.
• Select and fit prosthetic/adaptive devices for speaking when needed.
• Use instrumentation to diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and counseling for individuals with hearing loss and families.
• Partner with front office to ensure insurance authorization; prepare reports for physicians and families.

Skills

Communication with patients and care

HIPAA compliance

Billing codes knowledge

Word processing

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA CCC-SLP

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

PATIENT CARE

• Screen, identify, diagnose, intervene and follow-up for disorders of: articulation, fluency, and voice; phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics; oral, pharyngeal, upper-esophageal swallow and related functions; cognitive aspects of communication; social aspects of communication.
• Support and consult to all professionals, family members and other communication partners of individuals with speech, voice, language, communication, and swallowing disabilities. Refer when appropriate.
• Select, fit and establish effective use of appropriate prosthetic/adaptive devices for speaking and
• Use instrument technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing
• Provide aural rehabilitation and related counseling services to individuals with hearing loss and to their families.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Partner with front office and management to assure insurance authorization
• Prepare and provide timely written reports to physicians, families, and insurance providers
• Monitor and support policies pertaining to patient/family attendance
• Measure contributions to the department in terms of productivity and related performance accountabilities.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Measure outcomes of treatment and conduct continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of practices and programs to improve and maintain quality of services.
• Engage in evidenced-based practice activities
• Participate in chart reviews and environmental rounds.

Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's Core Behaviors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of graduate students or Clinical Fellows (CFs).

Qualifications

EDUCATIONand/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or equivalent is required.

Three years experience in pediatrics and/or hospital setting is preferred.

LICENSE and/orCERTIFICATION REQUIRED

State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License required;

OR eligible for State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License, AND License required within 45 days.

OR, documented plan for supervised professional experience approved by the CT Department of Public Health leading to licensure; License required within one year.

Current Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech Language Hearing Association within one year of hire.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, techniques & practices of professional speech-language pathology
• ICD-9 and CPT medical billing codes
• HIPAA and confidentiality requirements for medical records

Skills:

• Use beginner to intermediate word processing programs
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and other providers

Ability to:

• Follow routine verbal or written instructions
• Gather data, compile information, & prepare reports
• Make administrative and procedural decisions
• Supervise and train new employees and students
• Organize resources and establish priorities
• Operate within the collaborative framework of interdisciplinary patient care
• Analyze and solve complex problems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting 5%; Sitting20%; Walking 20%; Standing 20%; Bending10%; Keyboarding 15%; Telephone

Connecticut Children's is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4320
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 03:32 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 105-A Newtown Road, Danbury, CT, 06810, US (Hybrid)