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Moreau Physical Therapy
Zachary, Louisiana

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the lives of children? Join Moreau Physical Therapy in beautiful Zachary, LA, 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.

Make Your Move

If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication challenges in children and develop individualized therapy plans. Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic support and document progress meticulously.

Requirements

Requires strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to adapt therapy techniques in real-time. Candidates must possess creativity to design engaging activities and organizational skills to manage multiple cases effectively.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyCommunication assessmentTherapy planningInterpersonal skills

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 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 33 employers

11
<$100k
6
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$65-$80/hr
#2

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 575 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Zachary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,645/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
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 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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 Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off