Speech Language Pathologist

Westside Children's Therapy·Joliet, Illinois

$68,000 - $101,500/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 21 days ago

Practice for this role

Speech Language Pathologist · $68,000 - $101,500/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-12% vs. median posted salary for allied health roles in Joliet, Illinois ($77,000)

30 similar openings in the Joliet area · median $72,250

$30,000 · lowesthighest · $120,000

this role: $68,000median $77,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Joliet, Illinois salarys. This role sits in the 26th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 12% below the Joliet, Illinois median for allied health roles.

The Speech Language Pathologist will prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients from birth to age 18. They will also provide guidance to families to help them support the communication goals established in treatment.

Job DetailsJob Location

Joliet
Clinic -
Joliet,
IL 60435Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $68,000.00 - $101,500.00
SalaryJob
Category: Speech Therapy 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 QualificationsWhat 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 Feeding Therapy experience preferred 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

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and have passed the Praxis Examination. Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year and Illinois state licensure are also required.

postgraduate degree
Documentation
Communication skills
Treatment planning
Patient care
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Clinical excellence
Feeding therapy
Pediatric therapy
Speech therapy
AAC evaluations

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid sick days
Annual bonus
Professional development reimbursement
CEU reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $68,000 - $101,500/yr
Location: Joliet, Illinois
Posted: Aug 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

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