Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (WL)

4 days ago
Chicago, Illinois$65K - $80KFull TimeSpeech Language Pathologist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

25th percentile — most Speech Language Pathologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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18% below median for Speech Language Pathologist in IL — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $103k over 3 years

This employer has 20 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – M-F, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.
  • provide speech therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory pro.
  • provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $80K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Blue Bird Day LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPediatric TherapyAACSOS Approach to FeedingGet Permission ApproachIntentional Relationship ModelMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Requirements

Must be a dedicated Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist capable of implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Experience with AAC and specialized feeding protocols is highly valued.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (WL) at Blue Bird Day a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Blue Bird Day is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Blue Bird Day lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $65k to $80k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($65k–$80k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, AAC, SOS Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach, Intentional Relationship Model, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individualized and group speech therapy to children ages 2-7 with neurodiverse needs such as ASD and ADHD. Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and social workers to support child development and family continuity of care.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off, Holiday allowances, 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pathology speech-language pathologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Blue Bird Day

Individual and Family Services
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off
Holiday allowances
401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago