Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago

Merlin Day Academy

1 day ago

Chicago, Illinois$65K - $80KFull TimePathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Merlin Day Academy as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment f.

provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.

provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $65K - $80K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Merlin Day Academy as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – M-F Schedule.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyPediatric TherapyFeeding TherapySwallowing TherapyAugmentative and Alternative CommunicationAACSequential Oral Sensory ApproachSOS Approach to FeedingGet Permission ApproachIntentional Relationship ModelIRMMultidisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationPatient Care

Requirements

The role requires a skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to work in a clinic-based, play-focused environment. Candidates should be capable of implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and documenting patient progress.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago position at Merlin Day Academy includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Merlin Day Academy is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Merlin Day Academy lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $65k to $80k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, 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
Transparent compensation ($65k–$80k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatric Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Swallowing Therapy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, AAC, Sequential Oral Sensory Approach, SOS Approach to Feeding. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individualized and group speech, language, and feeding therapy to children with neurodiverse needs. Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and social workers to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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