Pays $38.2-$57.3/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$98k (33 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- Inpatient Adult
About the Role
PRN inpatient adult SLP. 2 weekends/month, 6-hour shifts. $38-$57/hr. Libertyville, IL.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Adult, PRN in Libertyville, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.20 - $57.30/hr.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Adult, PRN.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist conducts evaluations and implements individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and possess a valid state license. Additionally, the role requires a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Illinois, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (69 salary observations; 106 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,406 salary observations; 3,911 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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 ANALYSISThis 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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