Speech Therapist Jobs in Illinois
Speech Therapist jobs in Illinois are in strong demand across hospital systems, school districts, early intervention programs, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. The largest concentrations of hiring are in Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria, where major employers such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Aurora Health, and the Chicago Public Schools system maintain ongoing needs for qualified therapists. Pediatric language disorders, dysphagia management, and augmentative and alternative communication are the specialties drawing the most consistent attention from Illinois hiring teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a Per Diem SLP position at Advocate Trinity!
CCC SLP Required!
Major Responsibilities:
Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards. Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
May supervise non-licensed personnel following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals. Supports the student clinical education program by monitoring, observing, and providing work direction to a minimum of one student per year unless students are unavailable.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Certification / Registration / License
Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices. If the teammate supports multiple states, licensure in at least one of those states is required prior to hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association.
Work Experience
No experience required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands:
Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
#LI- SLP
#LI- ACUTE
#LI- prn
#LI- CCCSLP
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
This is a Per Diem SLP position at Advocate Trinity!
CCC SLP Required!
Major Responsibilities:
Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards. Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
May supervise non-licensed personnel following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals. Supports the student clinical education program by monitoring, observing, and providing work direction to a minimum of one student per year unless students are unavailable.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Certification / Registration / License
Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices. If the teammate supports multiple states, licensure in at least one of those states is required prior to hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association.
Work Experience
No experience required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands:
Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
#LI- SLP
#LI- ACUTE
#LI- prn
#LI- CCCSLP
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
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The qualifications that appear most often in speech therapist 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 or communication sciences and disorders from an accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Completed ASHA-accredited clinical fellowship of at least 36 weeks prior to or shortly after hire
- Experience conducting standardized assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for assigned caseloads
- Strong written documentation skills for progress notes, evaluation reports, and IEP or care-plan compliance
Speech Therapist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech therapist in Illinois?
You must hold an active license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to practice as a speech-language pathologist in Illinois. Licensure requires a master's degree from an ASHA-accredited program, completion of a supervised clinical fellowship, and a passing score on the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. Once licensed, therapists working in Illinois public schools must also meet Illinois State Board of Education certification requirements for educational personnel.
How much do speech therapists make in Illinois?
Speech therapists 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 therapists in Illinois?
Employers hiring speech therapists in Illinois right now include CenterWell, Milestone Therapy, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and expansive public school network generate particularly consistent openings across both clinical and educational settings throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most speech therapist jobs?
Homewood, Aurora, and Chicago have the most speech therapist openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of major hospital systems, university medical centers, and one of the country's largest urban school districts, while Springfield and Peoria contribute steady openings through regional health systems and school-based programs serving central and downstate Illinois communities.
Are there remote speech therapist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in many other fields, since most speech therapy involves direct patient interaction. About 14% of speech therapist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting a growing but still limited share of the market. Teletherapy roles, when available, tend to concentrate in school-based services and adult dysphagia screening rather than hands-on motor or swallowing intervention.
How can I get hired as a speech therapist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing your ASHA-accredited clinical fellowship at an Illinois employer immediately after graduation, which many hospital systems and school districts in Illinois structure as a direct pipeline to full-time hire. Chicago Public Schools and suburban district cooperatives frequently post clinical fellowship and entry-level staff positions open to new graduates. Candidates who hold or are eligible for both the Illinois DFPR license and Illinois State Board of Education educator licensure have a clear edge for school-based roles, which represent a large portion of entry-level openings across the state.
Where can I find and apply to speech therapist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to speech therapist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospital systems, school districts, rehabilitation clinics, and early intervention providers. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through each listing.
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