Speech Language Pathologist

Access to Better Communication

Speech Language Pathologist

Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Salary

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance stipend

    Mileage reimbursement

    Paid time off

    12 Paid Holidays

    Bonuses based on performance

    Travel reimbursement

    Opportunities for advancement/leadership roles

    CEU stipend

    Flexible scheduling

    Training and Development

    Great Work Environment

    Job Summary ABC is seeking skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team. Our ideal candidate has a genuine passion for helping children overcome communication, speech, language, reading, feeding, and social challenges, and is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to both children and their families. Our children have a variety of needs, including autism spectrum disorders, apraxia, global and specified speech disorders, feeding problems, dyslexia and other literacy challenges, fluency disorders, and other developmental disorders/deficits. If you are passionate about helping children, community integration, collaboration, early intervention, and providing comprehensive speech-language therapy services to meet the unique needs of children and their families, and if you value a positive work culture, we invite you to join our team at Access to Better Communication. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

    Position Overview:

    • Specializing in community integration to achieve functional outcomes for children and families
    • Encouraging collaboration between patients and their families, educators, and therapists for maximum therapeutic impact
    • Prioritizing early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and developmentally-appropriate learning tailored to each unique child and family
    • Emphasizing a team-oriented approach and collaboration for enhanced therapeutic outcomes
    • Positive work culture
    • Supportive work environment
    • Work/life balance
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Work with a clinic that has been serving the Baton Rouge Community and has built a strong reputation for over 27 years

    Responsibilities

    Meet with patients for the first time in their speech journey, answering introductory questions

    Diagnose and treat speech, language, feeding, reading, and social communication disorders.

    Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.

    Educate patients and family members about speech disorders, causes, and treatment options.

    Adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes

    Maintain excellent records of patient needs, care, and outcome

    Work closely with patients, their families, and their educators to ensure they have the knowledge and tools they need for success

    Supervise a speech and language assistant.

    Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.

    Participate in team building and activities to promote the growth of the clinic.

    Qualifications

    Active or provisional state license for practicing speech therapy

    Master's degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellow

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    Excellent organizational skills

    Passion for helping children

    Positive outlook about profession

    Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite

    About Us At Access to Better Communication, we share a passion for helping change the lives of children! We specialize in helping children and their families through community integration to ensure functional outcomes. Our objective is to promote collaboration with families, educators, and therapists to maximize therapeutic impact. We prioritize early intervention and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family.

    ABC has been serving the Baton Rouge community for over 27 years and has become a trusted resource for families seeking high-quality speech and language services for their children. ABC has built a strong reputation in the community, thanks to the exceptional care and support we provide to our patients and their families. Our positive work culture makes Access to Better Communication a rewarding place to grow your career.

    Employee Testimonial:

    Caitlin Briley, speech-language pathologist, likes working here because, "Our focus is on helping children and their families. It's a place where you'll feel welcome. This is a great place to be!" We would love to hear from you if you are a Clinical Fellow or an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

    Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week

    Work setting:

    Clinic

    In-person

    Private practice

    Work Location: In person