FMOLHS·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Speech Pathologist examines, diagnoses, and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. They are also responsible for maintaining communication with patients regarding their progress and home programs.
Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders, and evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. The Speech and Language Pathologist maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and BLS Certification. They must be a state licensed Speech Pathologist or eligible for a Clinical Fellowship year.
Market context
Speech pathologist roles in Louisiana are often tied to hospitals, rehab settings, and school-based services, so openings can reflect ongoing needs for communication and swallowing care. This type of role is competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, BLS certification, and either state licensure or Clinical Fellowship eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of patient or student outcomes for your application.
