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Pediatric Feeding Therapist (SLP)

Northwest Center · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$36.97–$52.92/hrInternship

About the role

As a Pediatric Feeding Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist), you will primarily provide evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services to infants and children (ages 0–36 months) experiencing feeding difficulties. In addition to feeding, you will support a wide range of developmental needs within your professional scope of practice, including speech, language, sensory-motor, fine motor, or other areas of concern.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop treatment plans for infants and children with feeding difficulties
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions
  • Collaborate with families to support development through coaching, modeling, and reflection
  • Support children and families in natural environments (home, childcare, community) or via telehealth
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Document services provided according to established protocols

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington
  • Must provide own car and insurance that meets state minimum insurance requirements
  • Two (2+) or more years’ experience working with children
  • Ability to collaborate with families using a coaching model that supports parent-child interaction and daily routines
  • Serve children and families in natural environments (home, childcare, community) or via telehealth
  • Knowledge of infant feeding and child development for children 0-5 years
  • Interest or experience working with children who are tube-fed and/or weaning from a feeding tube preferred
  • Commitment to providing equitable services to families who are linguistically and racially diverse
  • Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff, families, and community partners
  • Candidates with experience providing services with non-English speaking families and/or infant mental health desired

Qualifications

  • Current CPR and first aid certifications
  • Complete bloodborne pathogens and HIV training

Skills

Passionate about supporting the whole child, demonstrating flexibility, creativity, and compassion while working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and community partners.

Benefits

Hourly, part-time position, including documentation time
17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (prorated)
25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually (prorated)
Retirement 401(K) with a company match
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via SupportLinc including three free therapy sessions per year
Pet Insurance Discount Program
Paid professional development and continuing education - $635 per year (prorated)
Highly skilled, dedicated, and well-established collaborative team
Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
Mileage and Professional License Reimbursement
Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/

Pay

$36.97 - $52.92 per hour

Schedule

Part-Time, Monday-Friday, 16-24 hours per week (Wednesdays Required)

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