Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Company : HealthPRO Heritage
Location : Lombard, IL, 60148
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 28 December 2025
Overview
HealthPro Heritage is seeking a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our established rehab team in a welcoming Senior Living setting in Lombard, IL, with the opportunity to float to our Elmhurst community as needed. Provide evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric residents in a senior living environment!
Position Highlights:
Location: Lombard, IL (with float coverage to Elmhurst)
Setting: Senior Living Community
Team Environment: Collaborative, established rehab team with strong interdisciplinary support
Rate Range: $40–$47 per hour (based on experience, skills, and portfolio)
Status: Full-Time
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.
- Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible
- Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP).
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Frequently asked questions
In Lombard, IL, employers often prioritize candidates with the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) alongside valid state licensure. These credentials ensure compliance with Illinois regulations and demonstrate professional expertise sought after in senior living communities.
Lombard's healthcare sector shows moderate demand for speech-language pathologists, especially in senior care settings. Competition tends to favor those with specialized experience in adult and geriatric therapy, making targeted skills and certifications a key advantage.
Effective SLPs in senior living excel in comprehensive patient assessments, nuanced treatment adaptations for adults and geriatrics, and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams. Mastery of swallowing disorder therapies and electronic health records enhances treatment outcomes.
SLPs managing adult cases often navigate complex diagnoses, fluctuating patient engagement, and personalized therapy adjustments. Balancing thorough documentation with compassionate family education requires both clinical precision and interpersonal finesse.
SLPs can progress from clinical roles to leadership positions such as rehab coordinators or clinical educators. Pursuing advanced certifications and specialized training opens avenues in research, administration, or niche therapy areas within healthcare organizations.
HealthPRO Heritage fosters growth by offering continuous learning tailored to SLPs, encouraging clinical excellence through mentorship, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Their mission-driven culture emphasizes both skill enhancement and meaningful patient impact.
At HealthPRO Heritage, SLPs benefit from a well-established rehab team within senior living communities, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to innovative therapy solutions. This contrasts with settings that may lack such integrated support or focus on adult rehabilitation.
The $40–$47 hourly rate offered aligns well with Lombard’s market for experienced speech-language pathologists, reflecting the organization's value on skills and portfolio depth. This range is competitive for full-time positions in senior care settings.
Yes, the position includes floating coverage to Elmhurst, allowing SLPs to engage with diverse senior living communities. This flexibility broadens clinical experience and fosters adaptability within HealthPRO Heritage’s network.
Lombard's suburban layout offers relatively manageable commutes compared to Chicago's core, making local SLP positions attractive. Proximity to Elmhurst further enhances convenience, appealing to professionals valuing work-life balance in the area.