Speech Language Pathologist

Westside Children's Therapy; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

CEU & Professional Development Reimb.

Mentorship & Training

Team events & supportive leadership

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to help children build communication skills from birth to 18 years within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will develop and implement pediatric treatment plans, set client-specific communication goals, and support families to reinforce strategies at home.

The role offers strong mentorship, opportunities to specialize (e.g., feeding therapy, AAC evaluations), competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year and SLP licensure or license eligible in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients from birth to age 18.
• Create client-specific goals focused on effective communication using verbal and non-verbal skills.
• Provide support and guidance to families to foster treatment practices at home and in daily life.

Skills

Neurodiverse pediatric population

Team collaboration

Documentation & planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Praxis Examination

Clinical Fellowship Year

SLP licensure or license eligible

Tools

Central Reach

Job description

Why Join Westside?At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll help children build the communication skills they need to thrive. You’ll have opportunities to grow and specialize in areas such as Feeding Therapy and AAC evaluations, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.Perks & Benefits:Salary Range: $68,000 - $101,500, aligned with skills and experienceUp to $18,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity GoalsComprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision401(k) with Company MatchPaid Vacation, Sick Days & HolidaysCEU & Professional Development ReimbursementTeam Approach with Structured Mentorship &TrainingFun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadershipWhat You’ll Do:Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18Create client specific goals focused on effective communication, utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skillsProvide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatmentRequired Education, Experience and Credentials:Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited programPass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language PathologyCompletion of your Clinical Fellowship YearSLP licensure or license eligible, in the state of IllinoisKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric populationCompetence with a variety of computer applicationsCompetence with Central ReachWhat We’re Looking For:Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited programPass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language PathologyCompletion of your Clinical Fellowship YearSLP licensure or license eligible, in the state of IllinoisWhat Makes You a Great Fit:You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric populationYou thrive in a team-oriented environmentYou are process oriented with strong attention to detailYou are creative, playful, and able to make therapy fun while maintaining clinical excellence