Speech Language Pathologist
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Job Description
- Job Location: Ruston, LA 71270Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Innovate Rehab and Wellness
- Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
About Us 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider Therapist- and veteran-owned Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care One-on-one care with group/concurrent treatments under 1% Realistic scheduling for better work environment and outcomes
Why Join Us
Strong emphasis on individualized therapy and clinical outcomes Supportive, collaborative team environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time) Medical & prescription drug insurance Dental & vision insurance Additional
Benefits
Short-term & long-term disability Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discount marketplace Position Summary As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will: Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders Address speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication needs Help patients improve function and overall quality of life
Key Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs Provide therapy for articulation, cognitive-communication, and swallowing Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and techniques Collaborate with OTs, PTs, physicians, and nursing staff for comprehensive care Document patient progress and update treatment plans accurately Stay current with best practices and advances in speech-language pathology
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (accredited program) Valid state SLP license CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred Prior speech therapy experience preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills CPR certification preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. They will also develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid state SLP license. Prior experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,823 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $88k (middle half $78k–$104k)144 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Louisiana | 54 active | 6,939 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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