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Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Acute

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN acute SLP at Ochsner Health in Louisiana. New grads welcome. ASHA certification within 2 years. Flexible PRN schedule.

Join Ochsner Health as a Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Acute in 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

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with Ochsner Health in Louisiana.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningData EntryVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDecision MakingClinical DocumentationPediatric CareAdult Care

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Louisiana, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 115 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (15,842 listings).

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% 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).

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