Feeding Therapist (SLT, OT, PT)

Witt/Kieffer; United States; On-site; USD 73,049 - 111,566; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan with discretionary match

Paid vacation and wellness days

Job summary

Boyer Children's Clinic is hiring a Feeding Therapist in Seattle, WA, specializing in working with infants and children facing feeding challenges. This role involves collaborating with families and other professionals to provide tailored assessments and interventions.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and must be licensed in Washington. The position offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits including insurance, 12 paid vacation days, and loan forgiveness options for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Requires experience as a feeding therapist with young children.
• Therapist License (SLP, OT, or PT) from Washington Department of Health required.
• Must possess valid Washington State Driver’s License and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services in various settings like homes and telehealth.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with caregivers through coaching and shared goal planning.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Professional working relationships

Attention to detail

Education

Masters degree in Physical Therapy, Speech‑Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Position

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

• 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.

Position Requirements

Additional Requirements – Education, Licenses, Qualifications, Certifications

• Masters degree or higher in Physical Therapy, Speech‑Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy is required.
• Previous experience as a feeding therapist working with young children with varying developmental needs.
• Therapist License (SLP, OT or PT) from Washington Department of Health (DOH) is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification are required.
• Must possess valid Washington State Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and a reliable means of transportation.

Required Abilities & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to instruct and collaborate effectively with children, caregivers, colleagues, and medical professionals.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with families, interdisciplinary staff, and community partners.
• Action‑oriented and solution‑focused, with strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Ability to pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check.

Benefits

• We give you an exceptionally structured orientation with a ramp‑up schedule to assist you.
• We offer a 37.5 hour workweek and other schedule flexibility.
• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (if enrolled in a QHDHP health plan), Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance, 403(b) Plan (with discretionary match), Continuing Education Benefit, .0462 hours of sick leave for every hour worked, 12 paid vacation days, three weeks’ paid program closures, 13 paid holidays, four paid Wellness Days, three days paid bereavement leave, and up to two weeks paid jury duty leave (unpaid leave beyond two weeks if needed), and monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement.

Compensation

$73,049 to $111,566 annually, depending on experience.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel Requirements

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment. The physical demands for this position require the employee to use computers, sit/stand in an office environment, and interact with an infant/toddler in a therapy session. Travel requirements include the ability to transport oneself to appointments or between Boyer locations as necessary, on a daily basis.

Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a nonprofit or government and have student loan debt through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Please direct your questions regarding your eligibility to your student loan program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Since 1942, Boyer Children’s Clinic has worked to empower families and improve the lives of children with special needs. We recognize the impact of a diverse staff who reflect the families we serve, and we continuously strive to extend our core values of equity and inclusion into the broader community. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment at Boyer, especially members of underrepresented groups and veterans. We are committed to recruiting and hiring individuals, and treating employees during employment, without regard to any legally protected class.

This position is currently accepting applications.