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Moreau Physical Therapy
Opelousas, Louisiana

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 10% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • Top 10%work-life in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology)
  • +28%Pediatrics listings, last 30 days

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the lives of children? Join Moreau Physical Therapy as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist! Experience the thrill of working with vibrant, young patients, using innovative strategies to help them communicate and thrive.

Here, every day is an adventure filled with creativity and problem-solving, as you collaborate with a passionate team that embodies our core values-integrity, empathy, and customer-centricity.

While this position is onsite, you'll enjoy a supportive, energetic atmosphere, where fun meets professionalism, and your talents will be celebrated.

You'll be at the forefront of innovative therapies, making every session a unique experience for each child. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Continuing Education Allowance, and Paid Maternity Leave. If you're an abundant thinker eager to embrace this opportunity and grow in a high-performance environment, we want to hear from you!

What would you do as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

As a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at Moreau Physical Therapy, your daily routine will be both dynamic and fulfilling. You will conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication challenges in children and develop individualized therapy plans tailored to their unique needs.

Your creativity will shine as you design engaging activities that promote language development while fostering a fun and supportive environment. Collaboration with parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals will be vital, ensuring holistic support for each child's growth.

You'll document progress meticulously and adjust treatment strategies based on outcomes, embodying our commitment to integrity and customer-centricity.

Each session will be an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and empower your young patients, transforming challenges into milestones. By embracing a problem-solving mindset, you will contribute to a high-performance team dedicated to innovation in pediatric care. Get ready to make a difference every day!

Does this sound like you?

To excel as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at Moreau Physical Therapy, you will need a unique blend of skills that foster effective communication and exceptional patient care. Strong interpersonal abilities are essential, as building rapport with children and their families is key to navigating their individual needs. A deep sense of empathy will allow you to connect with your young patients, understanding their challenges and celebrating their triumphs.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will empower you to adapt therapy techniques and approaches in real-time, ensuring each session is tailored for success. Creativity is also a must-designing playful and engaging activities will keep children motivated and eager to participate. Furthermore, organizational skills will help you manage multiple cases efficiently, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up care.

By embracing a growth mindset, you will continuously seek improvement and innovation in your practice, contributing to the overall high-performance culture at Moreau Physical Therapy.

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Key Responsibilities

You will conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication challenges in children and develop individualized therapy plans. Additionally, you will collaborate with parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic support and document patient progress.

Requirements

The role requires strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to effectively engage with young patients. Candidates must be creative in designing therapy activities and possess the organizational ability to manage multiple cases.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyCommunication AssessmentTherapy PlanningInterpersonal Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at Moreau Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 637 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.7% 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)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

7
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Reno, Nevada

$70-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist

KidsCare Home Health · Fort Collins, Colorado

$60-$75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 637 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Opelousas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$173k
Typical market rent
$842/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Moreau Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Baton Rouge, LA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays