Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Team & Give a Voice to Those Who Need It Most!

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) ready to make a real impact? We are a brand-new, Community focused center dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs by providing life-changing therapy and support.

As a key member of our founding team, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to shape our programs, collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, and help children and adults find their voice;both literally and figuratively.

At  Empowered Heroes Inclusive Therapy, we believe communication is the key to connection, confidence, and independence. Our center is a warm, family-oriented space where everyone feels at home. We take pride in creating a welcoming environment, complete with an open kitchen stocked with snacks, coffee, tea, and drinks for our therapists and families.  If you're eager to make a difference in the special needs community and be part of something truly special, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us build a future where every voice is heard!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, and swallowing disorders

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders

• Educate patients and their families about speech, language, and swallowing disorders and their treatment

• Collaborate with other Empowered Heroes team members, to provide comprehensive patient care

• Stay up-to-date on the latest research and evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology

• Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain licensure and enhance skills

• Document patient progress and outcomes in electronic medical records

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university

• Current license to practice speech-language pathology in Illinois

• 2+ years of experience working as a speech-language pathologist 

• Strong clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care

• Fluency in Polish or Spanish a Plus!