Speech Language Pathologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k match

Paid time off

CEU reimbursement

Mentorship program

Team culture

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support pediatric clients from birth to 18 years. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, focusing on effective communication using verbal and non-verbal strategies, alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Join a fun, supportive culture with mentorship, structured training, and growth opportunities in areas such as feeding therapy and AAC evaluations.

Qualifications

• Pediatric communication expertise demonstrated with children.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong documentation and progress-tracking skills.
• Creative, engaging therapy approaches tailored to each child.

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 behaviors learned in treatment.

Skills

Pediatric communication expertise

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Creativity in therapy

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Praxis Examination

Clinical Fellowship Year

Illinois SLP Licensure

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 experience
• Realistic Productivity Expectations: 25 Direct Treatment Hours per Week
• Up to $18,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals
• Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Team Approach with Structured Mentorship & Training
• Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18
• Create client specific goals focused on effective communication, utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

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

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
• You thrive in a team-oriented environment
• You are process oriented with strong attention to detail
• You are creative, playful, and able to make therapy fun while maintaining clinical excellence