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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- Department: Speech Therapist
- Schedule: Per Diem (as needed)
- Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
- Location: 7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1. Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
- Department: Speech Therapist
- Schedule: Per Diem (as needed)
- Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
- Location: 7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
1. Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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What Illinois Employers Look For
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, Optum, and Milestone Therapy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Chicago, Homewood, and Kankakee 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 0% of speech therapist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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