Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Illinois
Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active markets in the Midwest, with strong demand in school districts, hospital systems, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics from entry-level clinicians through senior and supervisory roles. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria anchor most of the hiring, with major employers such as Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, and the Chicago Public Schools system maintaining consistent openings year-round. The most in-demand specialties are pediatric language disorders, dysphagia, and school-based therapy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay Range:
$35.92 - $53.88A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
o Department: Rehabilitation - Inpatient/Acute Care
o Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
o Schedule: PRN
o Facility: St. John’s Hospital
o Location: Springfield, IL
o Compensation aligned with your experience
For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org.
Education Qualifications
- Graduate (e.g., master’s or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).
- Years of Experience (0+)
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
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Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions. - Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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Speech Language Pathologist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Enhance Rehabilitation20

- Evolve Therapy Services8

- Westside Children's Therapy8

- Continuum Therapy Partners7

- Community Physical Therapy & Associates6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech language pathologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois speech-language pathology license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA
- Completed clinical fellowship year under a licensed supervisor
- Experience with pediatric or adult caseloads in a school, hospital, or outpatient setting
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with IEP or clinical reporting systems
Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech language pathologist in Illinois?
To work as a speech language pathologist in Illinois, you must hold a license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. That requires a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, completion of a supervised clinical fellowship, and passing the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology. Most Illinois employers also expect current ASHA certification.
How much do speech language pathologists make in Illinois?
Speech language pathologists in Illinois earn a median of about $95,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,870 for the lowest 10% to over $123,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire speech language pathologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring speech language pathologists in Illinois right now include Enhance Rehabilitation, Evolve Therapy Services, and Westside Children's Therapy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's combination of large urban school districts, major hospital networks, and rehabilitation chains means openings appear consistently across institutional and community-based settings throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most speech language pathologist jobs?
Chicago, Oswego, and Park Ridge have the most speech language pathologist openings in Illinois right now. Chicago drives the majority of volume through its dense concentration of hospital systems, specialty clinics, and public school districts, while Rockford and Peoria generate steady demand through regional medical centers and suburban school districts that serve large pediatric populations.
Are there remote speech language pathologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Hands-on assessment and direct therapy require in-person contact in most settings, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 18% of speech language pathologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those that exist are concentrated in teletherapy platforms serving rural school districts or in supervision and consultation roles that do not require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a speech language pathologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your clinical fellowship year through a large Illinois employer such as a Chicago Public Schools partner program or an Advocate Health Care or Northwestern Medicine affiliated facility, both of which routinely onboard new graduates into supervised fellowship positions. Candidates who hold a valid Illinois license and ASHA student membership have a clear advantage. Lateral entry from related roles such as speech-language pathology assistant, special education paraprofessional, or early intervention developmental therapist is another door that Illinois school districts and early intervention providers use to pipeline talent into full clinician roles.
Where can I find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across school districts, hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies. Find roles that fit your specialization and experience level and apply directly through each listing.
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