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Chatter Nola
Metairie, Louisiana

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP/CF) | Experienced SLPA Candidates Considered

ChatterNOLA | Metairie, Louisiana

Since 2008, ChatterNOLA has been dedicated to helping children communicate, connect, and thrive through exceptional pediatric speech-language therapy. Our Metairie clinic, established in 2017, is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and meaningful partnerships with families.

We specialize in pediatric speech-language therapy using individualized, play-based approaches that respect each child's unique strengths, interests, and developmental needs. Our goal is simple: provide therapy that makes a lasting difference.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to add an outstanding Speech-Language Pathologist to our team.

Who We Are

At ChatterNOLA, we believe clinical excellence is intentional.

We value clinicians who think critically, communicate effectively, take ownership of their practice, and continually seek opportunities to grow. We believe exceptional outcomes are achieved through strong clinical reasoning, individualized intervention, meaningful family collaboration, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

We value continued professional growth, but applicants should already possess the foundational clinical knowledge, professionalism, and independent clinical judgment expected of their role.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide engaging, evidence-based therapy using developmentally appropriate, play-based intervention.
  • Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and maintain timely, accurate documentation.
  • Partner with families through education, coaching, and regular communication to promote carryover beyond the therapy session.
  • Collaborate with physicians, educators, and interdisciplinary team members to support each child's success.
  • Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and positive clinic culture.
  • The Ideal Candidate

We're Looking for Someone Who

  • Demonstrates strong pediatric clinical skills and sound clinical reasoning.
  • Develops creative, individualized treatment sessions based on each child's needs.
  • Builds trusting relationships with children and their families.
  • Is dependable, organized, and accountable.
  • Communicates professionally and confidently.
  • Welcomes feedback and values continuous learning.
  • Takes pride in delivering exceptional care and maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology for SLP/CF candidates
  • Current Louisiana license or eligibility for licensure.
  • CCC-SLP preferred; strong Clinical Fellowship candidates will be considered.

Highly experienced Louisiana-credentialed SLPAs with strong pediatric backgrounds, demonstrated treatment competence, and a history of reliable clinical performance may also be considered. Responsibilities and compensation would be adjusted according to role and scope of practice.

Pediatric experience preferred.

Compensation

  • CCC-SLP: $50 per direct treatment hour.
  • CF-SLP and SLPA candidates: Compensation established at the clinic's applicable role-based compensation schedule.
  • Evaluations: Compensated separately according to the clinic's evaluation fee schedule.

Direct treatment hour: Defined as completed direct clinical treatment time. For 30-minute treatment sessions, two completed sessions equal one direct treatment hour.

Productivity-based model: Direct treatment compensation applies to completed clinical services and is not a guaranteed hourly wage for all time onsite.

Cancellations and unfilled appointment times: Do not generate direct treatment compensation when no service is provided and the clinic receives no payment.

Late cancellations/no-shows: May generate the clinic's established cancellation payment when the applicable fee is successfully collected.

Schedule flexibility: Clinicians are not required to remain onsite solely because of unscheduled gaps when documentation and other required responsibilities are current.

Compensation review: Clinical rates and compensation structures are reviewed periodically and may be adjusted prospectively in response to material changes in CPT coding, payer reimbursement, or regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative, professional team environment.
  • Administrative support that allows clinicians to focus on patient care.
  • A well-equipped clinic with extensive therapy resources.
  • Opportunities for advanced clinical development and leadership.
  • A workplace culture built on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect.

If you are a thoughtful pediatric clinician who values strong clinical reasoning, professional autonomy, accountability, and continued growth, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

As part of our standard hiring process, background checks may be conducted for all potential candidates. By submitting your application for this position, you acknowledge and consent to this process.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationCritical thinking

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $107k (middle half $94k–$120k)345 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Louisiana66 active7,614 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 17 employers
11
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
26%
Sign-on bonus
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#2

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Chatter Nola

Medical Practices
Metairie, LA

Benefits & Perks

Administrative support
Well-equipped clinic
Professional development opportunities

Living in Metairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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.

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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