Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Moreau Physical Therapy•Opelousas, LA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Moreau Physical Therapy is seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to provide care to children in an onsite, supportive, energetic environment. The role involves assessing children’s communication challenges, creating individualized therapy plans, and delivering engaging, creative activities to support language development. The therapist works with children, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support each child’s progress, while documenting outcomes and adjusting treatment strategies as needed. The position emphasizes empathy, integrity, innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration within a high-performance team.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal abilities to build rapport with children and their families.
Empathy and ability to understand children’s challenges and recognize their progress.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt therapy techniques in real time.
Creativity in designing playful, engaging activities.
Organizational skills to manage multiple cases, documentation, and follow-up care.
Growth mindset and interest in ongoing improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify communication challenges in children.
Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s needs.
Design engaging activities that promote language development in a fun, supportive environment.
Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic support.
Document patient progress and adjust treatment strategies based on outcomes.
Encourage and empower young patients throughout therapy sessions.