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Chicago, Illinois

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$75k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, licensed Speech Therapist to join our team! As a Speech Therapist, you will be meeting with new patients, assessing their speech needs, and creating personalized treatment plans to help them reach their goals.

You will also be documenting all patient care, observing and participating in treatment, and adjusting goals and milestones as needed for the best possible outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of speech pathology, is able to provide compassionate care to every patient, and has excellent organizational skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

  • Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
  • Establish measurable short-term and long-term goals.
  • Implement therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
  • Modify treatment plans based on client progress and data.

Direct Therapy Services

  • Provide direct one-on-one and/or group therapy sessions.
  • Utilize appropriate therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Support generalization of skills across environments.
  • Maintain consistent therapy schedules and session structure.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all sessions.
  • Complete evaluation reports, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Ensure compliance with insurance, regulatory, and organizational standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Family & Caregiver Collaboration

  • Communicate regularly with families regarding progress and goals.
  • Provide education, strategies, and resources for home carryover.
  • Respond to family questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Collaborate with BCBAs, OTs, educators, and other providers.
  • Participate in team meetings and case discussions.
  • Align therapy goals with interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Maintain licensure and required certifications.
  • Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
  • Stay current with best practices in speech-language pathology.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Experience: 0–3 years of experience (CF or early-career SLPs welcome)

Certifications/Licenses

Active state SLP license

ASHA CCCs (or CF eligible)

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of speech and language development
  • Ability to create individualized treatment plans
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to ethical and professional standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with children with developmental delays or autism
  • Experience in multidisciplinary clinic settings
  • Familiarity with culturally aligned environments
  • Experience with therapy documentation systems

Working Conditions & Schedule

Work Environment

Clinic-based therapy environment with moderate noise levels and active client interaction

Schedule Requirements: Full-time schedule; afterschool hours with possibility of sundays

Travel requirements: Occasional travel to school, or community settings if applicable

About PLAY THINKS

Whether you're passionate about education, creativity, or simply love working with children, there are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact. Join our team of dedicated clinicians and be a part of inspiring the next generation of learners through play-based education.

We are a non-profit organization focused on creating a vibrant space where neurodivergent and neurotypical learners engage in interactive play. Rooted in the Feuerstein approach to cognitive modifiability, we employ dynamic and creative strategies to foster growth and development. Our dedicated team of staff members, volunteers, and interns are vital to the success of every child that walks through our door.

As the only institution in America that utilizes the innovative and transformational Feuerstein Method, we are a non-profit organization focused on creating a vibrant space where neurodivergent and neurotypical learners engage in interactive play.

Rooted in the Feuerstein approach to cognitive modifiability, we employ dynamic and creative strategies to foster growth and development. Our dedicated team of staff members, volunteers, and interns are vital to the success of every child that walks through our door. We hope you will consider joining our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to patients. They will also maintain accurate documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active state SLP license. ASHA CCCs or CF eligibility is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceHIPAA complianceFamily educationAutism supportTherapeutic interventions

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 63% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois166 active6,739 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 63% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,435 in the last 30 days1,331 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 21 employers
4
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
14
$125k-145k
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$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,882 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Playthinks

Individual and Family Services
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Competitive Salary
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.