Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (West Loop)

Blue Bird Day

2 months ago

United States$65k–85kFull TimeSpeech Language Pathologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (West Loop) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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

provide speech therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory pro.

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $65,000 to $85,000 annually.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (West Loop).

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPediatric TherapyAutism Spectrum DisorderADHDSensory Processing DisorderSpeechReceptive LanguageExpressive LanguageFeedingSwallowingSOS Approach to FeedingGet Permission ApproachAACIntentional Relationship ModelCollaborationDocumentation

Requirements

The role requires providing evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy to children with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. Therapists must be able to implement specific therapeutic models and maintain daily collaboration and progress documentation with families.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Chicago (West Loop) at Blue Bird Day a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Blue Bird Day is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Blue Bird Day lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $65k to $85k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Speech, Receptive Language, Expressive Language. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will provide individualized and group speech therapy to children aged 2-7 with various neurodiverse needs, focusing on speech, language, and feeding/swallowing skills. This involves implementing therapeutic approaches like SOS, AAC, and IRM while collaborating daily w...

Benefits package: Health Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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