Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$58/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Us
We have been providing adult and pediatric clinical services since 1990. That's right, 35 years. What makes us be a great place to work? We attract the best and brightest clinicians, those with both brains and heart, experience and inspiration who boast a variety of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives. At Therapy Care we embrace collaboration and diversity as it creates a vibrant work environment and inspires world class clinical services.
What You'll Do
You will be a Speech Language Pathologist working in the Early Intervention Program and seeing private patients where available. If interested, we also have opportunities in schools, home health, outpatient settings. You set your own schedule and decide how much you would like to work.
What You Will Love About Us
- We provide clinical mentorship for new grads
- You will learn to become an accomplished therapist and have opportunities to specialize
- You’ll enjoy hands-on support from the office staff and clinical supervisors
- Monthly in-services for CEUs from nationally recognized speakers to collaborative workshops
- Private Facebook group just for Therapy Care employees to collaborate, ask questions and learn from each other
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive healthcare insurance (PPO, HSA and HMO avail)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare benefits
- 401(k) retirement account with company match
- Paid state license, professional association dues and CEUs
What We'll Love About You
- You are remarkable at working in a team environment and independently
- You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- You're obsessed with learning, documentation, caring for patients and our clients
- Masters Degree (or like) from an ASHA accredited school for Speech language Pathology
- You have or will obtain your Illinois Speech language Pathology License
- You have or may obtain your Illinois Early Intervention Certification
Some More Details
As a member of our clinical team, you will become an integral part of each of your patient's services team. Being a part of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to closely interact with other clinicians of our lively team, learn how to become a remarkable therapist and crush your job responsibilities, which include:
Speech Language Pathologist will assess patients communication skills and identify communication disorders in areas such as articulation, fluency, voice, feeding and swallowing, and expressive and receptive language.
Speech Language Pathologist will participate in testing and screening children (or adults) and IFSP meetings.
Speech Language Pathologist will developing treatment plans and goals, interventions and educational materials.
Speech Language Pathologist will develop home treatment programs and provide training to parents and/or caregivers.
Speech Language Pathologist will instruct assigned support staff use of augmentative communication devices, hearing aids, FM systems, feeding techniques and strategies to implement treatment plans.
Speech Language Pathologist will complete ongoing professional development requirements.
Keywords: Speech therapy, school, rehab, rehabilitation, pediatric, IEP, IFSP, childhood, CFY, clinical fellowship, early intervention, early childhood education, apraxia, autism, therapy, sensory, child development, paraprofessional, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sociology, social work, special education, child care, special needs, applied behavior analysis, autism, part-time, behavior therapist, therapy, CPI, TCI, MENTA, crisis management, behavior management, disabilities, developmental disabilities, home care, behavioral health, early childhood, teacher, skills coach, behavior intervention, anxiety, apraxia, aspergers syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD), communication disorders, developmental delays, downs syndrome, fragile x, motor skills deficits, non compliance, obsessive compulsive disorder, social deficits, social pragmatic disorder, sensory integration disorder, behavior difficulties disorder, food selectivity, persuasive development disorder (PDD-NOS), global development, behavior difficulties/disorders, attention deficit hyper active disorder (ADHD), global development, learning disabilities, Mental Health, Child Psychology, ABA Tutor, early intervention
Location: ALL, Illinois
Department: EI
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
Up to $58.00/hr
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will assess patient communication skills, identify disorders across various areas, and participate in testing, screening, and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings. Responsibilities also include developing treatment plans, creating home programs, and instructing support staff on implementing treatment strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree or equivalent from an ASHA accredited school for Speech Language Pathology and must obtain or already possess an Illinois Speech Language Pathology License and potentially an Illinois Early Intervention Certification. Successful applicants need outstanding communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, independent work, continuous learning, and patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Therapy Care a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Therapy Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 11 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $121k | Speech-Language Pathology median $106k (middle half $94k–$125k)482 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,504 in the last 30 days | 1,378 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Therapy Care | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index11 active listings |
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