Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (WL)
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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
Requirements
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.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
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