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Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Healthforce·Zion, Illinois

$1,812 - $1,946/wk·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide speech-language pathology services to elementary students, including conducting assessments and implementing individualized therapy plans. Collaborate with teachers and families while managing a caseload of 20-30 students and maintaining detailed progress documentation.

Overview Speech-Language Pathologist — school-year assignment in a pediatric, school-based setting (K–5) located in Zion, Illinois. Start date: 08/10/2026 for a travel - temporary assignment lasting several weeks. Weekly pay: $1,859–$1,946 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0.

Shift

5x7 Days.

Setting

Elementary school (K–5) with a typical caseload of 20–30 students. Clinical Fellows (CFs) accepted; new school year start noted as NSY.

Key Highlights • Weekly pay

  • $1,859–$1,946 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 0.0
  • Contract duration: Weeks
  • Shift: 5x7 Days
  • Start date: 08/10/2026
  • Setting: Elementary school (K–5)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver speech-language pathology services to students in the K–5 range within a school-based program.
  • Conduct screenings, evaluations, and therapy to address communication disorders; develop and implement IEP goals and treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and small-group therapy aligned with IEP goals; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and other school staff; participate in IEP meetings and ongoing progress monitoring.
  • Document services and progress in student records and the applicable charting systems as required.
  • Manage a caseload of 20–30 students; support CFs (Clinical Fellows) when applicable.

Requirements

  • Active Illinois SLP license
  • Professional Educator License (PEL) in Illinois
  • Clinical Fellows (CFs) accepted
  • Pediatric/school-age SLP services focus (K–5)
  • Ability to work in an elementary school setting and manage a caseload of 20–30 students

Benefits

  • and Support
  • Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
  • Credentialing assistance to help you align licensure requirements
  • Housing and travel coordination support
  • Extension opportunities and ongoing placement options
  • Nationwide assignments where available

Find more opportunities Find more openings at the Hiring Organization URL

https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

  • Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple

match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

  • We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

  • Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1,812 - $1,946/wk
Location
Zion, Illinois
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Sep 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Healthforce

Health Force is the leading choice for home health care in Southwest Florida and Chicago’s surrounding areas. For over 20 years our privately owned and locally operated home health agency has continued to uphold professional and ethical services that surpass any home health care...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

Illinois acute care travel SLP role

Illinois acute care travel speech-language pathology roles can be competitive because facilities often need clinicians who can step in quickly with the right state credentials and school eligibility. This posting is open to Clinical Fellows, but you’ll need an active Illinois SLP license and Illinois PEL; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure, CF status, and K-5 eligibility before applying.

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