You will establish and execute speech therapy treatment plans while developing clinical and educational programs for the older adult population. Additionally, you will maintain productivity standards and documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
Overview 🌟 Join Our EMPLOYEE-OWNED Team as a Full-Time Speech Therapist!🌟 Are you a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with a desire to impact the lives of the older adult population? If so, our Rehab Team at DeKalb County Nursing Home in DeKalb, IL is seeking its next employee-owner team member. $3,000 Sign on Bonus
As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will establish appropriate goals and creatively execute the treatment plans along with developing and implementing clinical and educational SLP programs. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will be required to maintain productivity standards and complete required documentation. More importantly, you will help your patients achieve critical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner to the community you serve.
Be a graduate of an accredited school for Speech Language Pathologists. Hold a valid or pending (for newer graduates) state license. It’s great to have had acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience but not always required! Why Symbria? At Symbria our employees act like owners – because we are owners! As one of the few 100% employee-owned healthcare providers, our focus remains on delivering best-in-class services within our Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Well-Being operations, which allows our clients to improve the lives and well-being of their patients and residents. Our teams utilize insights and analytics to drive better health outcomes for our partnered post-acute and senior living communities while providing them with flexible service options. Symbria’s Core Values drive the way we partner with those clients, their patients and residents and the way our diverse employee-owners work together: Integrity – Honest, Fairness and ethics Compassion – Commitment to serving seniors Stewardship – Maximizing mission and margin Innovation – Striving to enhance our value to your organization Teamwork – Working together unselfishly toward goals As an employee-owner, Symbria’s success becomes your success. In addition, we provide: Competitive pay, aligned with market guidelines Full Benefits Package, including very generous paid time off plans Professional liability coverage 100% employer-funded ESOP retirement plan Continuing education The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated compensation based on experience and qualifications and may vary depending on the specific role and candidate profile. $39.90 - $46.15 Symbria’s Talent Team handles candidate communication directly rather than utilizing outside agencies; if interested in this role, direct application to the job posting and contact with a Symbria talent team member is recommended. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service. #LI-ONSITE
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist program and hold a valid or pending state license. While experience in acute or long-term care is preferred, it is not strictly required.
Market context
In Illinois, full-time Speech Language Pathologist roles are typically in steady demand across schools and healthcare settings, especially where caseloads and coverage needs are ongoing. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited SLP degree and a valid or pending state license, while experience in acute or long-term care may strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your resume to relevant patient or student populations.