Pays $38.2-$57.3/hrSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$98k (33 jobs)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN inpatient rehab/acute care SLP. $38.20-$57.30/hr. Minimum one weekend day per month. Illinois.

Join Advocate Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care (PRN) in United States. Department: 37650 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: As needed (PRN). Minimum one weekend day per month.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38.20 - $57.30/hr.
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Advocate Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care (PRN).

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in an inpatient setting. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and possess a valid state license. Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Speech TherapyLanguage EvaluationSwallowing DisordersCognitive TherapyPatient CareTreatment PlanningDocumentationBillingClinical AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient SafetyDischarge PlanningRehabilitationAcute CareCommunication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 32 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program