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Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Arcadia, Louisiana

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Arcadia, LA 71001Position Type: PRNLicensed PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (Skilled Nursing Facility) Innovate Rehab and Wellness Status: PRN (as-needed) Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule: Flexible, as-needed shifts (realistic daily scheduling to support work–life balance) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience Benefits: Flexible, PRN schedule Supportive, therapist- and veteran-owned company culture Opportunities to work with diverse patient populations Professional development and growth opportunities 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 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 Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Licensure: Active and valid Speech-Language Pathology license in Missouri. Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (preferred).

Experience: Prior experience in speech therapy (preferred but not required). Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills. Certifications: CPR certification (preferred). Work Environment PRN (as-needed) role with flexible scheduling options. Skilled Nursing Facility. Ability to work independently and provide high-quality, evidence-based care.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly wage based on experience. Opportunity to work in diverse patient care settings. Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, voice, fluency, 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 possess a valid state license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningCommunication disordersCognitive-communication therapyArticulation therapyPatient educationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist PRN at Innovate Rehab and Wellness 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 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

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

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).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 29 employers

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$100k-120k
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$140k-160k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
62% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arcadia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$95k
Median resident rent
$705/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN schedule
Supportive company culture
Professional development opportunities