Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Company Overview:

At The Place for Speech, we are committed to providing the highest quality speech therapy to enrich the lives of children with autism and their families across all communities. We strive to support families from diverse economic backgrounds by offering tailored financial solutions. Affiliated with The Place for Children with Autism, our speech services are delivered within their clinics across the Chicagoland area.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide direct therapy services to children ages 2-6 across multiple clinics in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. Ideal candidates will have exceptional clinical skills and experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), apraxia, phonological errors, articulation, language, voice, pragmatics, AAC, and feeding. This position reports directly to the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, implementing individualized and effective therapy programs.

- Build and maintain a full caseload.

- Assess and document children's abilities using clinical observation, caregiver reports, and standardized assessments.

- Prepare and maintain accurate and organized patient records (e.g., evaluation, daily notes, progress reports, billing, etc.).

- Stay informed on current best practices in speech-language pathology.

- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

- Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.

- Create engaging and motivating therapy activities.

- Demonstrate excellent time management, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

- Foster a positive and driven culture among therapists, clients, and their families.

- Represent The Place for Speech Therapy positively and enthusiastically both internally and externally.

Qualifications:

- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligibility to obtain it

- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as an SLP in the state of Illinois

- Valid Illinois driver's license and car insurance

- Experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

- Bilingual in Spanish a plus

- Familiarity with billing for speech therapy services

- Reliable transportation

- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

- Medical insurance

- Life Insurance

- Paid vacation, sick leave, wellness, floating holiday, and holiday time

- Annual bonus eligibility

- Professional development/CEU stipend

- Performance-based salary increases

- Monthly wellness membership reimbursement

- Mileage reimbursement

Apply Today:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families, we would love to hear from you. Join us at The Place for Speech and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in speech therapy.