Pays $38-$60/hrSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$120k (170 jobs)

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Volare Health
Slidell, Louisiana

PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PRN Speech Language Pathologist, flexible scheduling, $38-$60/hr. Slidell, LA.

Join Volare Health as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, $38-$60/hr in Slidell, Louisiana.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38 - $60/hr.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement & CEUs
  • Annual licensure reimbursement (full-time after one year)
  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Volare Health as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, $38-$60/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans to help residents improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills. They will also collaborate daily with nursing and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality resident care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Speech Language Pathologist license in Louisiana, though new graduates completing their Clinical Fellowship Year are encouraged to apply. VitalStim certification is preferred but not required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyTreatment planningCommunication therapySwallowing therapyCognitive skills therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationClinical fellowship

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).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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About Volare Health

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company contributions
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement & CEUs
Annual licensure reimbursement (full-time after one year)
Unlimited employee referral bonuses