SLP Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

An SLP, or Speech-Language Pathologist, plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This includes disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. They use detailed evaluations to create personalized treatment plans that aid in managing these disorders effectively. SLPs work in varied settings like schools, private practices, hospitals, and research labs. Skills such as active listening, critical thinking, patience, empathy, and excellent verbal communication are crucial to their role.

Before becoming an SLP, a person should ideally possess a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and necessary certifications include the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Prior job roles may include a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, where they work under a certified SLP, a Rehabilitation Aide in a healthcare setting, or a Special Education Teacher, where they gain experience working with individuals with communication disorders. These roles help build a strong foundation in understanding and implementing therapeutic techniques and strategies, critical for a successful career as an SLP.

1-15 of 26 Jobs

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Donaldsonville, LA (24 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA (24 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Attends parish speech therapy meetings. Attends faculty meetings, parent/teacher meetings, and other school functions as requested....

Speech Pathologist 1 PRN FLT Lake Main Campus

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

Adapts conventional speech and language therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises....

Speech Pathologist

  • Gonzales, LA (21 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA (21 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 3 days ago

The Speech Language Pathologist will keep records of the initial evaluation, introduce various strategies to facilitate functional communication, develop an individualized plan of care tailored to each...

Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist Job in Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

Job: Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) Location: Louisiana (Remote) Type: Full-time Please note all positions through VocoVision are 1099 contract positions....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist....

Speech Pathologist 1 - Acute Care Main Campus

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago

Adapts conventional speech and language therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises....

Virtual CCC-SLP Opportunities in Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Job: Speech-Language Pathologist Location: Louisiana (Remote) Contract type: 1099 We are seeking licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to provide virtual services to students in Louisiana....

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Baker, LA (9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baker, LA (9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago

EDU Healthcare is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for our school-based assignments in BAKER, LA SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from ASHA accredited university....

Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 12 days ago

Job Family: Therapeutic Services Supervisor: Speech-Language Program Director Direct Reports: Classroom techs, other paraprofessionals, clinic students and CF-SLP's as indicated or assigned Main...

Speech Therapist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Therapy Proven determination for student success At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment...

Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist Telepractice Louisiana

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Title: Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist Telepractice Louisiana Employer: Vocovision / Sunbelt Location: Remote (serving K12 students in Louisiana) Apply To: ......

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Port Allen, LA (9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Port Allen, LA (9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities Speech Language Pathologist Summary: Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities...

Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago

Position Type: Special Programs/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: Central Community School System    Attachment(s): Speech Language Pathologist Job Description...

School Speech Pathologist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago

Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist....

Fully Remote Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job- Virtual Teletherapy

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago

Category Schools - SLP - Telespeech Job Type Contract Role Requirements: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Minimum 2 years of recent school experience...

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Baton Rouge, LA

Moving to Baton Rouge, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Baton Rouge, LA below.


Local
National
389,884
11,597
Large

SLP Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireTherapy curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Get your toddler to talk using SLP designed cartoons
The goal is get your toddler to talk! This course is designed by a speech pathologist, and it is for toddlers that have fewer than 15 words in their vocabulary. The toddler is encouraged to watch...
The Fundamentals of Speech Therapy for Children
Speech-related problems can cause social and mental health problems and even prevent people from living an everyday life. Early detection of these disorders makes their management a lot easier....
Sustainably Grow Your Summer Library Program | ALAeLearning
***BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR THIS ON-DEMAND WEBINAR PLEASE REVIEW IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION BELOW*** Looking for ways to keep your summer library program (SLP) energized and relevant? This...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for SLP Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for SLP positions.



Highest Education Level

SLPs in Baton Rouge, LA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
7.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by SLPs in Baton Rouge, LA
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%