Speech Language Pathologist-Pediatrics

10 days ago
Springfield, Illinoisup to $5,250Full TimePathology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Hospital Sisters Health System as a Speech Language Pathologist – $15K Sign-On in Springfield, IL.

Key Responsibilities

  • time/Day Shift o Facility: St. John's Hospital o Clinic Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On: $15,000 o Compensation that aligns with your experience Education

Requirements

-, master’s or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).

  • Experience Qualifications Years of Experience (0+) Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $71K - $107K
  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, IL.

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyPatient evaluationTreatment planningTherapy servicesPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation servicesClinical documentationBLS certification
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist-Pediatrics at Hospital Sisters Health System 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.

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 Hospital Sisters Health System is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Hospital Sisters Health System lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $34k to $51k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Springfield, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($34k–$51k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech language pathology, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Therapy services, Patient education, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Rehabilitation services, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients and develops, implements, and executes individualized treatment plans. They also provide direction for therapy services and serve as an educator for patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement benefits, Education Assistance up to $5,250/year, Adoption Assistance up to $7,500, Wellness program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Hospital Sisters Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Illinois
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Retirement benefits
Education Assistance up to $5,250/year
Adoption Assistance up to $7,500
Wellness program
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

10d ago