Speech Language Pathologist

Westside Children's Therapy·Berkeley, Illinois

$68,000 - $101,500/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 8 days ago

Practice for this role

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

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-7% vs. median posted salary for allied health roles in Illinois ($72,780, n=2013)

3 similar openings in the Berkeley area

$16,900 · lowesthighest · $500,000

this role: $68,000median $72,780

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,013 posted allied health roles in Illinois salarys. This role sits in the 41st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% below the Illinois median for allied health roles.

Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients from birth to age 18 to improve communication skills. Provide support and guidance to families to help them foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment.

Job DetailsJob Location

Elmhurst
Clinic -
Elmhurst,
IL 60126Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $68,000.00 - $101,500.00
Salary/yearJob
Shift:
Full
Time: 80 hours per pay periodJob
Category: Speech TherapyWhy 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 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

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and successful completion of the Praxis Examination. Candidates must have completed their Clinical Fellowship Year and hold or be eligible for an Illinois state license.

postgraduate degree
Treatment planning
Family support
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Clinical excellence
Feeding therapy
Speech therapy
Pediatric speech pathology
AAC evaluations
Communication goal setting
Neurodiverse population support

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: Berkeley, Illinois
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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