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Endeavor Health
Naperville, Illinois

Speech Language Pathologist II, Edward Hospital, Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39.44-$61.13/hr

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Job Description

Hourly Pay Range

$39.44 - $61.13 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Speech Language Pathologist
  • Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
  • Part Time, Per Diem
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm, rotating weekends, 1 Summer Holiday and 1 Winter Holiday
  • Travel: Travel to Elmhurst Hospital when needed.

What You Will Do

Provides direct speech therapy services to patients. Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans, designed to achieve precise, functional goals.

Evaluates patient’s condition to diagnose and treat articulation, cognitive-communication fluency, language, resonance, swallowing and voice disorders.

Responsible for assisting patients to develop and optimize their communication abilities and treat speech, language and voice disorders by administering prescribed speech-language therapy treatments. Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care.

Stays updated regarding developments, new techniques, and equipment in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Maintains a well-rounded knowledge base, and clinical reasoning skills to consistently achieve expected clinical outcomes.

What You Will Need

  • The completion of a degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited school, or the equivalent.
  • Current State of Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist license

A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligibility.
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
  • 2 years minimum work experience to be a Speech Language Pathologist II
  • 0-2 year's work experience would qualify as a Speech Language Pathologist I

Benefits (For Full Time or Part Time Positions)

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct speech therapy services by evaluating and treating patients with articulation, cognitive-communication, language, swallowing, and voice disorders. Develops individualized treatment plans and educates patients to optimize their communication and functional outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited school and a current Illinois state license. Candidates must possess BLS CPR certification and at least 2 years of work experience to qualify for the Level II position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningArticulation therapyCognitive-communication therapyFluency therapyResonance therapySwallowing therapyVoice therapyPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist II, Edward Hospital, Per Diem at Endeavor Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,764 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, 45% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,764 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois181 active6,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 45% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,764 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
10
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
8
$130k-145k
3
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

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$55-$75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist

$64-$74/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Endeavor Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Evanston, IL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday

Living in Naperville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$2,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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