Seattle Children's

1.0 FTE Infant Feeding Therapist (OT/PT/SLP)

Seattle Children's$97K — $146K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
  • Current Washington State license to practice as a physical or occupational therapist.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university (for Speech Pathologists).
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat feeding skills for infants 0-12 months old.
  • Conduct pre-feeding activities and initiate bottle and breastfeeding.
  • Manage oral feeding programs for tube-fed infants.
  • Assist in transitioning infants from tube feeding to oral feeding.
  • Introduce solids foods to infants as part of a tailored feeding program.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans available.
  • 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance coverage included.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a feeding therapist to join our Infant Therapy team. This position will provide evaluation and treatment of feeding skills for outpatient and/or inpatient infants 0-12 months of age with a variety of diagnoses. Therapists applying should have skills in pre-feeding activities, initiating and progressing bottle and breastfeeding, managing oral feeding programs in tube fed infants, transitioning from tube to oral feeding, and introduction of solids foods. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists will be considered.

Occupational OR Physical Therapist Requirements

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited university.

Required Credentials
Current Washington State license to practice as a physical or occupational therapist.

BLS

Speech Pathologist Requirements

Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
Experience in pediatric diagnostic or treatment settings.

Required Credentials
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Washington State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Preferred
Pediatric hospital experience.
Functional knowledge of a second language.

Compensation Range
$46.96 - $70.43 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Seattle Children's

Seattle Children's is a pediatric hospital and research center that was founded in 1907. The hospital provides a wide range of services including cancer care, heart care, and neurology. Seattle Children's is also a leading research institution and conducts research in areas such as cancer, genetics, and immunology. The hospital has a strong commitment to community outreach and provides care to underserved populations. Seattle Children's is consistently ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.
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Size
8,000 employees
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Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$2 billion
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