Speech Language Pathologist

RUSH Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation·Chicago, Illinois

$81,910 - $110,240/yrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Speech Language Pathologist · $81,910 - $110,240/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+11% vs. median posted salary for allied health roles in Chicago, Illinois ($74,000, n=327)

407 similar openings in the Chicago area · median $74,000

$16,900 · lowesthighest · $500,000

this role: $81,910median $74,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 327 posted allied health roles in Chicago, Illinois salarys. This role sits in the 72nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% above the Chicago, Illinois median for allied health roles.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on medical needs. They also coordinate care with other therapeutic services and educate patients, families, and staff to ensure effective community reintegration.

Overview Hospital Name

RUSH Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with
Select
MedicalPosition:
Speech
Language
PathologistLocation:
Chicago,
IL (Inside
RUSH
Specialty
Hospital)Schedule:
Full
TimeCompensation: $81,910.40 - $110,240.00
Added
Perks: Company Paid Parking Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start
Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Advance
Your
Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Elevate
Your
Skills: Clinical ladder program.
Ease the
Burden:
Student debt benefit program
Your
Health
Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
Recharge &
Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid
Sick
Time to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Invest in
Your
Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery. Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services as available community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist. Completion of a Certified CLS or equivalent within the first 90 days of employment is required.

professional certificate
Rehabilitation
Treatment planning
Patient education
Patient evaluation
Clinical documentation
Interdisciplinary coordination
Speech language pathology
Neurological disorders
Brain injury care
Spinal cord injury care
Orthopedic therapy
Amputation rehabilitation

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid sick time
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Disability protection
Dental plan
Continuing education opportunities
Student debt benefit program
Company paid parking
RX insurance

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $81,910 - $110,240/yr
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

Illinois SLP roles favor rehab experience

In Illinois, Speech Language Pathologist openings often center on school and rehabilitation settings, where candidates with neurological injury rehab experience can stand out. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for a master’s degree, an unrestricted state license, and prior hands-on experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the posting faster. Before applying, confirm your license status and tailor your resume to highlight complex neurorehabilitation work.