Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Wheaton

3 days ago
Wheaton, Illinois$65K - $85KFull TimePathology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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 - $85K
  • 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 TherapyAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportFeeding TherapySwallowing TherapyAugmentative and Alternative CommunicationSequential Oral Sensory ApproachGet Permission ApproachIntentional Relationship ModelReceptive LanguageExpressive LanguageMultidisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationFamily Communication

Requirements

The role requires a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy. Candidates should be capable of implementing specialized approaches such as SOS Feeding and AAC.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Wheaton at Blue Bird Day a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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 $85k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wheaton, 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–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder Support, Feeding Therapy, Swallowing Therapy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Sequential Oral Sensory Approach, Get Permission Approach. 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 in a clinic-based setting. Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay. 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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

3d ago

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