Speech/Language Pathologist

Connecticut Children's

. Provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to pediatric patients in acute-care and outpatient settings .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services for pediatric patients, utilizing advanced techniques and technologies in speech-language pathology. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and effectively communicating with patients and families while adhering to regulatory standards.

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State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist LicenseCertificate of Clinical CompetencyBasic Life Support (BLS) / CPR CertificationKnowledge of ICD-9 and CPT Medical Billing CodesKnowledge of HIPAA and Medical-Record Confidentiality

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Hard Skills

Speech-Language PathologyDiagnostic TechniquesAural RehabilitationProsthetic and Adaptive Device FittingVideofluoroscopyNasendoscopyUltrasonographyStroboscopyEvidence-Based PracticeMedical Terminology

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingSupervision and TrainingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AAC DevicesSpeaking ValvesVideofluoroscopy EquipmentNasendoscopy EquipmentUltrasonography EquipmentStroboscopy Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist LicenseCertificate of Clinical CompetencyBasic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Pediatric PatientsCommunication DisordersSwallowing DisordersInterdisciplinary Patient CareMedical Billing CodesHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to pediatric patients in acute-care and outpatient settings
Screen, identify, diagnose, intervene, and follow up on articulation, fluency, voice, language, communication, swallowing, cognitive-communication, and social-communication disorders
Support and consult with professionals, family members, and communication partners; make referrals when appropriate
Select, fit, and establish effective use of prosthetic and adaptive speaking and swallowing devices, including AAC devices and speaking valves
Use videofluoroscopy, nasendoscopy, ultrasonography, stroboscopy, and other instrument technology to diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders
Provide aural rehabilitation and related counseling for individuals with hearing loss and their families
Partner with front office and management to secure insurance authorization
Prepare timely written reports for physicians, families, and insurance providers
Monitor and support patient and family attendance policies
Measure departmental contributions through productivity and performance accountabilities
Measure treatment outcomes and continuously evaluate practices and programs to improve service quality
Engage in evidence-based practice activities
Participate in chart reviews and environmental rounds
Apply age-related patient knowledge from neonates through adolescence and demonstrate cultural sensitivity
Support the organization’s mission, values, goals, and Core Behaviors
Supervise graduate students or Clinical Fellows

Requirements

What you’ll need

State of Connecticut Speech Pathologist License required, or eligibility with license required within 45 days, or a documented plan for supervised professional experience approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health leading to licensure, with 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 certification for adults, children, and infants within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of theories, principles, techniques, and practices of professional speech-language pathology
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT medical billing codes
Knowledge of HIPAA and medical-record confidentiality requirements
Beginner to intermediate word-processing proficiency
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other providers
Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
Ability to supervise and train new employees and students
Ability to organize resources and establish priorities
Ability to work within the collaborative framework of interdisciplinary patient care
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
Physical requirements: lifting 5%; sitting 20%; walking 20%; standing 20%; bending 10%; keyboarding 15%