No salary listed — similar Speech Language Pathologist roles pay ~$91k (median of 140 jobs)

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Ochsner Health
Lafayette, Louisiana

Speech Language Pathologist - NICU

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

NICU SLP role. Day shift. Top hospital. Great benefits. Make a difference.

Join Ochsner Health as a Speech Language Pathologist - NICU in Lafayette, Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatments.
  • Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
  • Recommends alternative plans to accommodate overall department needs and is flexible with schedule adjustments.
  • Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing.

Requirements

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with Ochsner Health in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningData EntryVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDecision MakingClinical DocumentationPediatric CareAdult CareWindows Applications

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Louisiana, Speech-Language Pathologist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$94k across 48 listings, vs ~$98k nationally (7,209 listings).

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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About Ochsner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Continuing Education
Employee Wellness