Speech Language Pathologist

Westside Children's Therapy; Machesney Park (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 Reimbur

Team mentorship & training

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support pediatric clients from birth to 18 years. You will design and implement personalized treatment plans to improve communication through verbal and non-verbal methods.

Join a multidisciplinary team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, mentorship, and opportunities for growth in areas such as feeding therapy and AAC evaluations.

Qualifications

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

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 enabling them to foster treatment practices.

Skills

Team collaboration

Family-centered communication

Creative therapy approaches

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Praxis Examination

Clinical Fellowship Year

SLP licensure or license eligible (Illinois)

Tools

none

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 experienceRealistic Productivity Expectations: 25 Direct Treatment Hours per WeekUp 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 treatmentWhat 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