We are hiring a dedicated SLP/Feeding Therapist.

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.

As an SLP/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 SLP/Feeding Therapy positions tend to be ~50/50 in terms of providing feeding services and SLP services.

Guaranteed hours (low census hasn't happened since COVID in 2020)

5-9 years of pediatric experience with feeding specialization will be considered at the upper pay range. The pay may be higher that what's listed if a qualified applicant has 10+ years of experience in pediatric feeding.

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Continuing education

We are open 7:30am–6pm. Staff schedules tend to be 8-hour or 10-hour days. Part-time options are available.

Primarily in-person at the clinic and occasional home, school-based, community or virtual settings.

Not unless the SLP wanted to attend an after hour meeting for a client. In this case, the work schedule could be shifted to accommodate the change.

 PTO accrues per hour worked at up to 150 hours per year for full-time employment.

We have several clinic closures for holidays. Employees have the option of using PTO or taking the clinic closures unpaid.

70% minimum for an all clinical caseload

Therapists typically have caseloads that average 70–75% per month.

Shared office

Washington State offer Paid Family & Medical Leave https://paidleave.wa.gov/find-out-how-paid-leave-works/ 

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited master's or doctorate program with current Washington State license to practice; three years experience; and completion of applicable training or education in pediatrics.
• Specialized training or certification in pediatric feeding.

Typical Work

• Provide feeding therapy considering the context of the clinic, home, school, and/or community setting; taking into account all aspects of the mealtime experience.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, perform assessments and recommend appropriate treatment plan to maximize functional outcomes.
• Actively participate in implementing the treatment program, and reassessing treatment results, as well as discharge planning.
• Deliver services within the framework of a team approach, including appropriate disciplines, caregivers, and the patient.
• The experienced feeding therapist will participate in developing and monitoring treatment protocols, clinical feeding programs and quality assurance activities.
• May be involved in SLP graduate student or CF experiences requiring instruction, supervision, and evaluation. This is not mandatory.

State licenses: Washington State

CCCs required: No

Other required qualifications: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

There is an employment agreement as part of the hiring process.

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