Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient Float

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

1 month ago

Illinois$68,000 - $120,000/yearFull TimePathology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as a Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient Float in United States. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions.

Key Responsibilities

establish goals and revise treatment, and alert physicians to changes in patient's condition. Evaluate patient’s current pain levels (0

evaluations and rechecks, summarizing family and professional contact and logging daily statistics and other clinical data. Attend patient team conferences, clinics, in

Innovation Center, Therapy Manager

Language Pathology from a program accredited by the American Speech

Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $68,000 - $120,000/year

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in United States.

Key Skills

Speech PathologyCommunication SkillsDysphagia TreatmentNeurogenic Origin AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentClinical Record KeepingPain AssessmentInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsAccountabilityFlexibilityJudgmentProblem SolvingCustomer Service

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient Float at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $68k to $120k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($68k–$120k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Pathology, Communication Skills, Dysphagia Treatment, Neurogenic Origin Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Clinical Record Keeping, Pain Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech and Language Pathologist will plan, conduct, and evaluate programs to improve assigned patients' communication skills, focusing on assessment and treatment for communication problems and dysphagia, typically of neurogenic origin. This role involves establishing tailored treatment goals, m...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Program, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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