Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, feeding, and swallowing disorders for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in an outpatient clinical setting. Services are delivered using evidence-based practices to improve functional communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life across environments.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and feeding/swallowing disorders for patients of all ages.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans based on evaluation findings and patient-centered goals.
• Provide skilled therapeutic intervention for:
• Articulation and phonological disorders.
• Receptive and expressive language disorders.
• Pragmatic and social communication disorders.
• Cognitive-linguistic deficits.
• Voice disorders.
• Feeding and swallowing disorders (pediatric and adult dysphagia).
• Orofacial myofunctional disorders, when applicable.
• Implement evidence-based therapy techniques and adjust treatment based on patient progress.
• Provide caregiver and family education to promote carryover of skills into home and community environments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals including physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, dentists/orthodontists, and educators as appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and insurance-compliant documentation including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in care coordination and case management as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and continuing education.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Louisiana Speech-Language Pathology license.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred (CFY candidates may apply).
• Experience or interest in feeding/swallowing, voice, and pediatric therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices across the lifespan.
• Strong clinical documentation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient clinical setting serving pediatric through geriatric populations.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse caseload across multiple disorder areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the therapy day.
• Ability to assist patients with positioning during feeding/swallowing therapy when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Benefits (if applicable):

• Competitive salary
• Continuing education support
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional growth opportunities

Mission:

To provide high-quality, evidence-based speech therapy services that improve communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life for individuals of all ages.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract with pay rate dependent on experience .

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person