Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Machesney Park Clinic - Machesney Park, IL 61115Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $68,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay periodJob Category: Speech TherapyWhy Join Westside?
At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll help children build the communication skills they need to thrive. You’ll have opportunities to grow and specialize in areas such as Feeding Therapy and AAC evaluations, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.
Perks & Benefits:
Salary Range: $68,000 - $88,000, aligned with skills and experience
Realistic Productivity Expectations: 25 Direct Treatment Hours per Week
Up to $18,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals
Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training
Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership
What You’ll Do:
Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18
Create client specific goals focused on effective communication, utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology
Completion of your Clinical Fellowship Year
SLP licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
You thrive in a team-oriented environment
You are process oriented with strong attention to detail
You are creative, playful, and able to make therapy fun while maintaining clinical excellence
Westside Children's Therapy
Westside Children’s Therapy is a privately owned clinic that provides quality therapeutic intervention to children with developmental disabilities. We understand the challenges our families face and therefore strive to become “A Family to Lean On". Our efforts begin with providing quality, therapy with a long-term focus, never compromising for short-term results that do not extend through adulthood. This is the core philosophy of clinic owner Shari Cassidy, who has been providing evidenced-base care and ethical practices for over 30 years.
We are a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals offering the best in Physical, Occupational, Speech Feeding, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Counseling therapy. We work together to design unique programs to meet each child’s individual needs. Our multidisciplinary approach allows parents to schedule several therapy services to occur at one time, in one location, and with a continuity of care. We provide day and night appointment scheduling.
