Speech Language Pathologist - Ridgefield, CT

FOX Rehabilitation•Ridgefield, CT

21h

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Speech Language Pathologists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Clinicians work in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role focuses on helping patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. Clinicians may also provide telehealth and other virtual care when appropriate. The position offers autonomy to create, manage, and adjust a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation varies by experience and employment type; eligible roles may receive benefits. The stated Connecticut base pay range for full-time roles is $70,000–$110,000 annually, with an opportunity to earn more; part-time and PRN compensation is prorated.

Requirements

Hold a valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice or be eligible to obtain one.
Have a degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
Have basic computer and EMR proficiency.
Hold current CPR certification.
Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCC).
Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, providing CPR and patient-transfer assistance, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one Speech Language Pathology services to older adults in private residences and senior living communities.
Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
Deliver therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists.
Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Potentially contribute to professional and income growth by referring employees or patients, teaching, mentoring, exceeding patient-care quotas, and creating written or social media content.