Speech Language Pathologist

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy·Lake County, Illinois

$70,000 - $82,000/yrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 days ago

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Speech Language Pathologist · $70,000 - $82,000/yr

How this role compares

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At the median vs. median posted salary for allied health roles in Lake County, Illinois ($70,000)

9 similar openings in the Lake County area · median $70,000

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

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Lake County, Illinois median for allied health roles.

Provide quality pediatric speech therapy through individualized 1

1 treatment and ongoing patient evaluation. Coordinate care plans in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to maximize patient outcomes.

Overview Position

Speech
Language
Pathologist -
Pediatrics
Location:
Lake
Barrington,
IL
Schedule:
Full
Time
Compensation: $70,000 - $82,000 annually, based on years of experience
Incentives: $10,000 Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing, feeding disorders, speech and language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, articulation, and phonological disorders. Our therapeutic approach focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration and development of each clinician's expertise and areas of passion.
We have an individualized 1:1 treatment approach to pediatric therapy and value family centered care.
Benefits and
Incentives: Up to $10,000 Sign
On
Bonus
PLUS
Student
Loan
Repayment
Assistance
Multiple health plans: PPO through BC/BS and HSA option Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more! Company matching 401(k) Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID) or paid sick time (PST) Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

Build Relationships: Provide quality patient care while maintaining a positive level of interaction with centers and patients. Collaborative Approach: Coordinate treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services Personalized Treatment: Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs to maximize outcomes. Provide ongoing evaluation of your patients’ status and goals.

Qualifications

Meet American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) minimum standards for initiation Clinical Fellowship Year including but not limited to 36 credit hours in prescribed study. State SLP licensure and ASHA certification is required. 300 hours in prescribed clinical practicum experience required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Must meet ASHA standards for Clinical Fellowship Year or hold active state SLP licensure and ASHA certification. Requires 300 hours of clinical practicum experience.

professional certificate
Treatment planning
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Patient evaluation
Family centered care
Pediatric therapy
Speech language pathology
Articulation therapy
Sensory processing
Developmental delay treatment
Feeding disorders
Autism spectrum disorders
Childhood apraxia of speech
Phonological disorders

Benefits

401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Prescription insurance
Disability insurance
Paid sick time
Student loan repayment assistance
Sign on bonus
Supplemental life insurance
Extended illness days

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $70,000 - $82,000/yr
Location: Lake County, Illinois
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Closes: Sep 8, 2027
Application: Employer website

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