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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We're Growing... and We're Looking for an Amazing Speech-Language Pathologist!
Skokie, IL | Full-Time or Part-Time | Immediate Opening
Do you believe therapy should be joyful, meaningful, evidence-based, and family-centered?
Do you love collaborating, thinking outside the box, celebrating tiny wins that become huge milestones, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families?
If that sounds like you...keep reading.
Welcome to Chandani & Burns, LLC
We are an SLP-owned boutique private practice serving children and adults throughout Chicago's North Shore and surrounding communities. We provide speech-language and occupational therapy in our beautiful clinic, schools, homes, and through teletherapy.
Our clinicians are passionate about helping individuals with autism, childhood apraxia of speech, AAC, social communication differences, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, cognitive impairments, aphasia, and complex communication needs.
Families travel from across Illinois—and even from other states and countries—to seek our evaluations and specialized services.
But what truly sets us apart isn't just our clinical expertise.
Our heart is family.
As the sibling and lifelong caregiver of an adult brother with an intellectual disability, our founder, Heera Chandani, understands firsthand what families need: clinicians who genuinely connect, listen, educate, empower, and celebrate every step of the journey. Family-centered care isn't just something we talk about—it's the foundation of everything we do.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for 1-2 outstanding Speech-Language Pathologists to join our growing team.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position with room to grow or you're an experienced clinician looking for a full-time role, we'd love to meet you.
Even better? If leadership excites you, opportunities may be available for roles such as:
- Clinic Manager
- Early Intervention Service Coordinator
- Clinical Leadership and Program Development
We're looking for someone who is:
✨ Energetic
✨ Curious
✨ Creative
✨ Fun
✨ Organized
✨ Compassionate
✨ Flexible
✨ Collaborative
✨ A lifelong learner
✨ A problem-solver who thinks outside the box
We want someone who can work independently while also being an incredible teammate.
Someone who isn't afraid to partner with families, collaborate with other providers, celebrate progress, embrace challenges, and continue learning every day.
If you're committed to family-centered, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming care, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Be Doing
Your caseload may include:
- Comprehensive speech-language evaluations
- Individual therapy
- Collaboration with families, teachers, and related professionals
- AAC evaluations and implementation
- Parent coaching and caregiver education
- Clinic-based (primarily) and school-based services
- Teletherapy and home visits
One of the biggest perks? Many of your clinic clients can be scheduled back-to-back, allowing you to spend less time commuting and more time doing what you love - with a surplus of therapy materials you could imagine right at your fingertips.
Qualifications
We're looking for clinicians who have:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current Illinois SLP license
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Minimum one year of clinical experience (no Clinical Fellows at this time)
- Private practice experience preferred
Experience in any of the following is a huge plus:
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (Our expertise)
- Autism
- AAC
- Early Intervention
- Feeding
- Auditory Processing
- Group Therapy
- Instructional Technology
Most importantly...
We're looking for someone who brings positivity, compassion, excellent communication skills, and a genuine love for helping people.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We know talented clinicians have choices.
So we've built the kind of workplace we'd want to work in ourselves.
Here's what you can expect:
- Competitive above-market pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Ongoing mentoring and collaboration
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- Bonuses
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- A supportive team that celebrates each other's successes
We'll work with you to help build a caseload that reflects your interests and strengths whenever possible.
We Want to Get to Know You
Of course we'd love to see your resume but we're even more interested in getting to know the person behind it.
When you apply, please send:
- Your resume
- A brief cover letter
- At least three professional references
Optional (but highly encouraged):
Send us a short video (two minutes or less) introducing yourself and telling us what makes you the clinician you are today.
Forget perfection - we simply want to see your personality, your passion, and what lights you up as an SLP.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for more than "just another SLP job" - if you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, your teammates genuinely care, and your work changes lives - we'd love to hear from you.
We can't wait to meet you.
Heera Chandani & Marty Burns
Chandani & Burns, LLC
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $69,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Experience:
- Clinical: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Skokie, IL 60076 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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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 Rehabilitation33

- Evolve Therapy Services9

- HealthPRO Heritage7

- Optum2

- Symbria2

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 HealthPRO Heritage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Waukegan, and Springfield 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 33% of speech language pathologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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