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6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active roles in this specialty
Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
About the Role
PRN SLP in Covington, LA. Hospital setting. Requires Louisiana licensure. Flexible per diem schedule.
Join St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a Speech Language Pathologist - PRN in Covington, Louisiana.
Requirements
- Plans, directs, or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
- Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to handicapped individuals.
- Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
Work with St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
The role specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language problems, involving the evaluation of communication skills related to various factors and the planning and direction of treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency. Responsibilities also include providing counseling, developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring client performance, and maintaining required records.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Communications Disorders or Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited institution and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana by the State Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. A working knowledge of computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets, is also required, along with good physical health capable of standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - PRN at St. Tammany Parish Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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
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