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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 550 active roles in this specialty
Pediatric Speech Therapist
About the Role
Part-time pediatric speech therapist. Covington, LA. 20 hours/week. Diagnose and treat speech disorders. Scenic north shore location.
Join St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a Pediatric Speech Therapist 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.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
Work with St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Speech Therapist specializes in diagnosing and treating speech and language problems, planning and conducting treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency. They also provide counseling and guidance to individuals with communication issues and maintain necessary records.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Communications Disorders or Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited institution and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana. A working knowledge of computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets, is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
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).
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 33% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Therapist at St. Tammany Parish Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 550 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
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