Speech Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$75k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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-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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Illinois | 166 active | 6,739 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 63% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,435 in the last 30 days | 1,331 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 |
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