Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$34.21-$51.31/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Pay Range
$34.21 - $51.31
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and executes on treatment plan as outlined by plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional advancement. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.
Position Specifics
- Department: Rehabilitation - Inpatient/Acute Care
- Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
- Schedule: Full time - Day shift
- Facility: St. John’s Hospital
- Location: Springfield, IL
- Compensation aligned with your experience
Education Qualifications
Graduate (e. g., master’s or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).
Experience Qualifications
- Years of Experience (0+)
- Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
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Key Responsibilities
Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and carry out treatment plans according to their plans of care. Direct and delegate discipline-specific therapy services, educate patients and families, and contribute to therapy programs and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
A graduate degree from an accredited program that meets state licensure requirements is required, along with current or eligible state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. BLS certification is required, or must be completed within the first 90 days of employment; no minimum years of experience are specified.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 568 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$107k | Pediatrics median $107k (middle half $105k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 29 active | 638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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