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Pathologist Speech Language

Ascension Health

Hoffman Estates, ILPer Diem$40.55–59.3/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40.55–59.3/hr
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS ProviderIllinois Speech-Language Pathologist LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients requiring speech-language therapy in an acute care setting. The role uses standard therapy techniques, educates patients and families about treatment and discharge plans, maintains clinical records, and participates in performance improvement activities. The schedule is day shift on a PRN basis, with minimum weekend and holiday requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Speech-Language TherapyTherapy InterventionsPatient EducationPatient Counseling

Qualifications

BLS ProviderIllinois Speech-Language Pathologist LicenseBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree1 Year Acute Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

  • Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

  • Department: Acute Care

  • Schedule: Day shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy in an acute care setting.

  • Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard techniques.

  • Educate and counsel patient/family on treatment and discharge plans.

  • Maintain clinical records and participate in performance improvement activities.

  • Minimum weekend and holiday requirement.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

  • 1 year Acute experience.

  • CFY is not offered.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Retirement: 403(b) plan

  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 40.55

Max Salary 59.30

How this job compares

Set against the 3,423 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40.55–59.3/hr
  • Illinois median$44–57/hr52 hourly ranges
  • US median$50–59/hr1,345 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $49.93/hr, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the middle half of Speech-Language Pathologist hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 140 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Illinois and 3,423 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Speech-Language Pathologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (957 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,740 of the 3,423 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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