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Feeding Therapist

We are interviewing qualified feeding therapists to join our collaborative team at Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life®!

At Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life we are committed to excellence in pediatric therapy. We currently offer feeding therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, groups, and parent support.

In our 11,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, our therapists have built-in preparation and documentation time, allowing them to focus on each client and their wraparound care. Our wraparound model of care and ongoing collaboration leads to better outcomes for children and families, especially when coupled with the experience, energy, and inspiration of the Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life team. Our belief, hope begins with feeling understood®, inspires us and guides our interactions every day.

Pay Range: $96,200.00 – $117,000 per year

Pay Rate Determiners

5-9 years of pediatric experience with feeding specialization will be considered at the middle pay range. The higher pay range is for qualified applicants with 10-15 years of experience in pediatric feeding.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401(k)
  • Full-time eligible for medical benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Continuing education funds

Job Description

As a feeding specialist, you’ll provide therapy services to improve mealtimes. In collaboration with our feeding team, you will work closely with patients in the clinic as well as in natural environments such as home, school, or community settings, delivering personalized care. Our Feeding Therapy positions tend to be ~50/50 in terms of providing feeding services and SLP or OT services.

Typical Work

  • Provide feeding therapy considering the context of the clinic, home, school, and/or community setting; considering all aspects of the mealtime experience.
  • As part of a multi-disciplinary team, perform assessments and recommend appropriate treatment plans using our wraparound care approach to maximize functional outcomes.
  • Actively participate in implementation of wraparound treatment program, reassessment, and discharge planning.
  • Deliver services within the framework of a team approach, including appropriate disciplines, caregivers and that patient while remaining in compliance with national and state SLP/OT standards.
  • Participate in the operational aspects of the clinic.
  • The experienced feeding therapist will participate in developing and monitoring treatment protocols, clinical feeding programs and quality assurance activities.
  • May be involved in student experiences, e.g., graduate students, requiring instruction, supervision, and evaluation. This is not mandatory.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Master’s or Doctorate Program with current Washington state license to practice; three years’ experience preferred, not required, and completion of applicable training or education in pediatric feeding.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certifications

Schedule/Working Conditions/Physical Demands

  • We are open 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Staff schedules tend to be 8-hour or 10-hour days. Part-time options are available.
  • Primarily in-person at the clinic with occasional home, school, community or virtual settings.
  • The ability to transition from standing to/from floor, sit, feel, crawl, bend, reach, carry, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this pediatric position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
  • Ability to use common office equipment.

Productivity Requirements

  • 70% minimum for all clinical caseloads.

Apply Now

Interested? Send cover letter and resume/CV to hope@seattlethera.com.