Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Ville Platte, LA

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant Job in Opelousas, LA

  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Louisiana licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant. Previous experience working in a school setting or with children is highly desirable. Why Soliant?...

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Moreau Physical Therapy is currently accepting resumes for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to add to our awesome outpatient therapy practice!...

Speech Pathologist (Pool)

  • Glenmora, LA (22 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glenmora, LA (22 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) Cottonport, LA

  • Cottonport, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cottonport, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 10 days ago

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) Cottonport, LA Cottonport, LA 1 day ago CATEGORY Schools - SLP JOB TYPE Contract Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) School-Based Contractor Job Description:...

Speech Pathologist SLP Opening Near Oakdale Louisiana

  • Oakdale, LA (17 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakdale, LA (17 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 13 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Speech Pathologist Opening SLP Oakdale Louisiana

  • Oakdale, LA (17 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakdale, LA (17 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 13 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Work

Speech Pathologist Assistant SLPA Opening Near Oakdale Louisiana

  • Oakdale, LA (17 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakdale, LA (17 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 13 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Speech Pathologist Assistant SLPA Opening Near Opelousas Louisiana

  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 17 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Speech Pathologist Opening SLP Opelousas Louisiana

  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 17 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

Remote Work

Speech Pathologist SLP Opening Near Opelousas Louisiana

  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA (23 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 17 days ago

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech and language services to students with communication disorders, evaluate and diagnose communication disorders, and develop treatment plans....

LA Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Near Ville Platte

  • Ville Platte, LA
  • 25 days ago
  • Ville Platte, LA
  • 25 days ago

Louisiana School Speech Language Pathologist (CCC or CFY). Soliant is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist for a school district near the Ville Platte area....

Speech Language Pathologist

  • Eunice, LA (18 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Eunice, LA (18 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 25 days ago

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsibilities of this job include executing tasks and duties associated with business matters of the District....

Speech Pathologist

  • Eunice, LA (18 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Eunice, LA (18 miles from Ville Platte, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

based speech-language pathologists Preferred Qualification: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with the identification of children with speech...

Demographic Data for Ville Platte, LA

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Ville Platte, LA

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Ville Platte, LA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.7%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
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 Speech-Language Pathologists in Ville Platte, LA
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%