SLP Jobs in Waterbury, CT

An SLP, or Speech-Language Pathologist, plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This includes disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. They use detailed evaluations to create personalized treatment plans that aid in managing these disorders effectively. SLPs work in varied settings like schools, private practices, hospitals, and research labs. Skills such as active listening, critical thinking, patience, empathy, and excellent verbal communication are crucial to their role.

Before becoming an SLP, a person should ideally possess a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and necessary certifications include the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Prior job roles may include a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, where they work under a certified SLP, a Rehabilitation Aide in a healthcare setting, or a Special Education Teacher, where they gain experience working with individuals with communication disorders. These roles help build a strong foundation in understanding and implementing therapeutic techniques and strategies, critical for a successful career as an SLP.

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Speech Language Pathologist

Travel speech language pathologist compensation packages are offered where applicable....

Speech Pathologist - Comprehensive benefits package

  • Avon, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Avon, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Speech Therapist - Generous PTO + Holidays

  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Speech Language Pathologist - 10k sign-on bonus

  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

  • West Simsbury, CT (23 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Simsbury, CT (23 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 20 days ago

Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in...

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Speech Language Pathologist - 401k

  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS! We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and...

Speech Language Pathologist (F/T)

  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 12 hours ago

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SLP-CFY Full time Speech Language Pathologist

  • Southington, CT (9 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Southington, CT (9 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility to obtain. State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in [State]....

Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

  • Ansonia, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ansonia, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

(Special Education) Job Description: Ansonia Public Schools is looking to fill the positions of SLP and SLPA for ESY....

Speech-Language Pathologist, Benhaven School

  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

Benhaven School, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, is looking for a full time Speech-Language Pathologist....

Extended School Year (ESY) - Speech Language Pathologist - (Temporary, Part-time)

  • Thomaston, CT (10 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Thomaston, CT (10 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: SUPPORT SERVICES/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: District-Wide Date Available: 06/16/2025 Closing Date: 06/13/2025 See attached job description. This...

One Year Long-Term Substitute Speech and Language Pathologist Elementary

  • Berlin, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berlin, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: The Long-Term Substitute Speech Language Pathologist for preschool is responsible for use of speech, hearing, language theories, principles and skills in order to: identify, evaluate and...

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Functional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Covenant Living of Cromwell in Cromwell, CT for a PRN Speech Language Pathologist....

Full-time Speech Language Pathologist

  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Functional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Covenant Living of Cromwell in Cromwell, CT for a Full-time Speech Language Pathologist....

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Salary for SLP Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

SLPs in Waterbury, CT offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by SLPs in Waterbury, CT
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%