Speech-Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$38-$50/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Flexible Schedule | Full-time, Four-Day Workweek Options | Mission-Driven Team
Position Details
- Work location: In person, Lake Zurich
- Education: Master’s degree required
- License: Illinois Speech-Language Pathology license or applicable temporary license required
Help children, teens, and young adults build stronger communication skills—and enjoy the flexibility to do your best work. Empowered Heroes is a family-inspired therapy center where clinicians are trusted, collaboration is encouraged, and exceptional care comes before excessive metrics and red tape. We are seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-person team.
- What You’ll Do
- Evaluate speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs.
- Create and deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Partner with clients and families on goals, strategies, and progress.
- Collaborate with the care team to provide coordinated support.
- Maintain timely, accurate electronic documentation.
- Follow applicable licensing, legal, and professional standards.
- What You’ll Bring
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current Illinois Speech-Language Pathology license or applicable temporary license.
- Strong assessment, treatment, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- One year of speech-language pathology experience preferred.
- Polish or Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexible scheduling with four-day workweek options.
- Health insurance stipend and paid time off.
- Salary range based on experience, $38-$50 per hour
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Continuing education credits and professional development assistance.
- A collaborative culture that values clinical judgment, autonomy, and work-life balance.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Bring your expertise, compassion, and creativity to Empowered Heroes. Apply today to join a team where your clinical judgment is respected, your work-life balance matters, and your care helps families thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs to create and deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Collaborate with the care team and families to provide coordinated support while maintaining accurate electronic documentation.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Illinois Speech-Language Pathology license or temporary license. One year of experience is preferred, along with strong assessment and communication skills.
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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