Feeding Therapist (SLT, OT, PT)

Boyer Children's Clinic; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyer Children's Clinic in Seattle is currently looking for a Feeding Therapist to join their team. The role focuses on supporting infants and young children with feeding challenges using a family-centered, interdisciplinary approach. You will provide assessments and interventions engaging with children and their families.

The position requires specialized experience in pediatric feeding and provides opportunities for collaboration with various medical and educational professionals. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience in providing therapy services.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist.
• Experience with family-centered care approaches.
• Ability to document therapy services accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative, direct, and consultative therapy services.
• Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to child and family needs.
• Collaborate with caregivers for shared goal planning.

Skills

Experience with pediatric feeding challenges

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy

Job description

Boyer Children's Clinic is currently seeking a Feeding Therapist, with experience supporting infants and young children with feeding challenges, to join our team. You will work with children and families using a family-centered, interdisciplinary approach, providing feeding assessment and intervention (as appropriate to discipline) addressing functional eating, oral‑motor skills, sensory‑based feeding challenges, positioning, and caregiver routines.

This role is open to Speech‑Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists or Physical Therapists with specialized experience in pediatric feeding.

Essential Duties Of All Therapists Include

• Provide evaluative, direct, and consultative therapy services to children and families in homes, community settings, and/or via telehealth, in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on each child's needs and family priorities.
• Collaborate with caregivers through coaching, education, and shared goal planning.
• Coordinate care with other therapists, educators, medical providers, and community agencies as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and electronic medical records, including required assessments, progress notes, and IFSP/IEP materials.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development to support high-quality services and best practices.

Note: The job title and overall job duties upon hire will be based on the candidate's specific discipline- i.e. Speech‑Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist.