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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Speech Language Therapist - SLP - FFS

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$54.43 per hour

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Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in our Baton
Rouge, LA ABA location.

Salary:  $54.43 per hour FFS - set your own schedule

Position Details

We are looking for a licensed professional who provides therapeutic techniques
for the rehabilitation of clients/students with speech, language, hearing, oral
motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Plans coordinated care to clients

Job Description

* Performs clinical assessments; identifies clients needs.
* Document, prepare/revises and completes an individualized education plan
(IEP), progress notes, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing
basis.
* Analyze client needs and administer appropriate care as outlined in the IEP.
* Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing
board.
* Provides appropriate plan, treatment and evaluation for speech, language,
cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements.
Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made.
* Educate client/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate
communication and appropriate IEP plans through family members.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security,
and work-life balance, including:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare
advocacy support.
* Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for
employee contributions.
* DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
* On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
* Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
* Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
* Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
* Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and
lifestyle.
* Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package -
https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
[https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and
education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000
individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity
and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.
Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the
communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds
to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

* State required license - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
* Master's Degree
* Experience working with children with autism is preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will perform clinical assessments, develop individualized education plans, and provide therapeutic care for clients with speech, language, and cognitive disorders. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support client needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapyClinical assessmentOral motor therapySwallowing disorder treatmentCognitive disorder treatmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationAutism support

Mental Health Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

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$130k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/VacavillePer Diem

CVHCare · Vallejo, California

Up to $140,000
#2

Speech and Language Pathologist

Voices College Bound Language Academies · San Jose, California

$95k-$130k
#3

Speech Therapist (ST/SLP)

$100k-$130k
#4

NP PG - Speech Language Pathologist

$64k-$110k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Merakey

Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)
DailyPay
Goga well-being platform
Care.com backup childcare
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts