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Niles, Illinois

Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatric Outpatient

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$85k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join NAPA Center as a Pediatric Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist – Niles, IL in Niles, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $71K - $85K
  • CME allowance: $500.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Hospital indemnity and critical illness options
  • Paid time off accruals immediately upon start
  • Personal time (12 hours annually)
  • Wellness program with stipend
  • Professional development allowance ($500/year, up to $1,000)
  • Growing families program
  • International opportunities in London and Australia

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join NAPA Center as a Pediatric Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist – Niles, IL.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based interventions for pediatric clients with communication and feeding/swallowing disorders. They will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to develop tailored treatment plans and provide training to families and caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field and possess current ASHA CCC credentials and state licensure. A minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience, preferably in a pediatric setting, is required along with the ability to perform physically demanding therapeutic tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFeeding and swallowing assessmentAAC systemsEvidence-based interventionMulti-disciplinary collaborationClinical documentationTreatment planningPatient assessmentCommunication disordersSensory integrationMotor learningRehabilitationFamily trainingIEP reporting

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

4.2/ 10
Listing-based score

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About NAPA Center

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Los Angeles, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Hospital indemnity and critical illness options
Paid time off accruals immediately upon start
Personal time (12 hours annually)
Wellness program with stipend
Professional development allowance ($500/year, up to $1,000)
Growing families program
International opportunities in London and Australia