Speech/Lang Pathologist PD FC

Speech/Language Pathologist

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 swallowing (e.g., tracheoesophageal valves, electrolarynges, speaking valves, AAC devices).

Use instrument technology to diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing (e.g. videofluoroscopy, nasendoscopy, ultrasonography, stroboscopy).

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

Education and/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/or Certification 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

Medical terminology

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%; Sitting 20%; Walking 20%; Standing 20%; Bending 10%; Keyboarding 15%; Telephone

Job Info

Job Identification 5350

Job Category Clinical Services

Posting Date 07/09/2026, 07:39 PM

Job Shift Day

Locations 191 Post Rd. West, Westport, CT, 06880, US (Hybrid)

Scheduled Days and Hours Mon-Friday 8-5pm

Connecticut Children's