Speech Pathologist Jobs in Illinois
Speech Pathologist jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with consistent openings in school districts, hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics for candidates from clinical fellows through senior-level clinicians. Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria are the primary hiring markets, where established employers such as Advocate Health Care, Rush University Medical Center, and the Chicago Public Schools system maintain ongoing needs for speech pathologists. Pediatric language disorders, dysphagia management, and school-based services are among the most actively recruited specialties across the state. 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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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Speech 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 pathologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois speech-language pathologist license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility
- Completion of an ASHA-accredited clinical fellowship or equivalent supervised clinical hours
- Experience with pediatric or adult populations depending on the care setting
- Familiarity with IEP documentation, SOAP notes, or EMR platforms used in Illinois settings
Speech Pathologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech pathologist in Illinois?
To become a licensed speech pathologist in Illinois, you must earn a master's degree from an ASHA-accredited program, complete the required supervised clinical hours, and pass the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology. You then apply for an Illinois speech-language pathologist license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Most employers also expect or require the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, earned after completing a clinical fellowship.
How much do speech pathologists make in Illinois?
Speech 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 pathologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring speech 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 large integrated health systems, extensive public school network, and network of rehabilitation and long-term care facilities make it one of the more active states for ongoing speech pathologist openings.
Which Illinois cities have the most speech pathologist jobs?
Chicago, Oswego, and Park Ridge have the most speech pathologist openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share of postings through its concentration of major hospital systems, university medical centers, and one of the country's largest public school districts, while Springfield and Peoria contribute steady volume through regional health systems and school district hiring in central Illinois.
Are there remote speech pathologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they are less common than in desk-based fields because most speech pathology roles involve direct, in-person patient or student contact. About 17% of speech pathologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The remote share is largely concentrated in teletherapy roles serving school districts in rural parts of the state and telehealth positions within outpatient clinic networks.
How can I get hired as a speech pathologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly for clinical fellowship positions, which Illinois hospital systems such as Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago post for new graduates. School districts across Illinois, including Chicago Public Schools, regularly hire clinical fellows and provisional licensees for school-based roles. Completing your ASHA-required supervised hours at an Illinois facility and holding an active provisional Illinois license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to speech pathologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to speech pathologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly.
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