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Mattoon, Illinois

Urgent Hiring for Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Mattoon, Illinois,

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Travel for multiple 13-week travel/contract positions in Mattoon, IL.

Traveler Eligibility Requirements: To promote a diverse applicant pool, we seek travel nurses who reside

Beyond a 50-Mile Radius

of the facility location. Qualified individuals who meet this criterion are encouraged to submit their applications.

Position Details

Position Name: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an inpatient assignment. The SLP will provide comprehensive speech, language, swallowing, and dysphagia services to hospitalized patients while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Position Details

Position Name: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Pay

  • Traveler Rate: $50/hour
  • $22/hour taxable W-2
  • $28/hour non-taxable stipend
  • Location: Mattoon, IL
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Duration: 13 Weeks | Ends January 30, 2027
  • Shift: Days | 8-Hour Shifts
  • 40 hours/week Guarantee
  • Assignment: Travel Only
  • Local Radius: 50 Miles

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive bedside swallow evaluations.
  • Conduct and interpret video swallow studies.
  • Assess and manage patients with dysphagia and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify interventions as appropriate.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding swallowing safety and treatment recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Follow established patient-safety, infection-control, and clinical standards.

Requirements

  • Current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) credentials and required state licensure.
  • Strong inpatient clinical experience.
  • Experience performing video swallow studies and bedside swallow evaluations.
  • Demonstrated experience with dysphagia management.
  • Previous travel experience required.
  • Strong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyInpatient CareTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationAssessment Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Hiring for Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Mattoon, Illinois, at SAGE GROUP a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

13
<$100k
1
$103k
1
$128k
9
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
26%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Relocation assistance
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$68-$75/hr
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Mattoon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Median resident rent
$740/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.