Speech Language Pathology Feeding Therapist

Children's National Medical Center; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The SLP Pediatric Feeding Therapist role in Lanham, MD, focuses on assessing and treating complex pediatric feeding disorders, creating personalized therapy plans, and educating families to improve nutrition and quality of life.

You will join an interdisciplinary team at Children’s National Rehabilitation and Specialized Care (RSC) Lanham. Requires a Master’s in SLP, ASHA CCC-SLP, MD licensure eligibility, and BLS; one year of dysphagia experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA is required.
• One year of experience evaluating and treating dysphagia; two years preferred.
• Maryland licensure eligibility for SLP and ASHA CCC-SLP required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform multidisciplinary evaluations and document results.
• Develop and adjust individualized therapy plans for pediatric feeding disorders.
• Educate caregivers and involve families in treatment goals and home programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain documentation.

Skills

Feeding therapy

Dysphagia assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

4500 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10508 RSC Speech Therapy

Pay Range

$77,584.00 - $129,292.80

This position is located in Lanham, Maryland.

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm & 10:00am-6:30pm

Who We Are:

Children's National Rehabilitation and Specialized Care (RSC) Lanham provides individualized outpatient therapy services for children from infancy through age 21 with complex medical conditions. Our multidisciplinary team provides a wide range of specialty services including individual therapy, equipment/assisted technology needs, and feeding and swallowing therapy.

At RSC Lanham, you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference. Our clinicians collaborate closely to deliver innovative, personalized care and the most advanced rehabilitation services in the region. We invite you to grow your career with us while helping children reach their fullest potential.

What You'll Do:

As a SLP Pediatric Feeding Therapist, you'll make a lasting impact on children and families by helping patients overcome feeding and swallowing challenges that affect their health, nutrition, and quality of life. Working alongside a collaborative team of specialists, you'll assess and treat complex pediatric feeding disorders, develop personalized therapy plans, educate caregivers, and partner with families to achieve meaningful milestones. Through innovative, evidence-based care, you'll help children build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

What You'll Need:

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• One year of experience evaluating and treating dysphagia and feeding disorders (Required) 2 years is strongly preferred.

Required License and Certifications

• Current/ eligible for Maryland licensure for Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (Required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

• Perform multidisciplinary and individual evaluations and document pertinent results, including patient and/or family interview, review of pertinent background information, observations, standardized and other objective measurements, systems review and interpretation of findings, within timeframes consistent with care setting and department policy.
• Discuss evaluation results with patient/caregiver and appropriate healthcare team members and respond to questions appropriately.
• When treatment is appropriate, provide recommendations (including need for further assessment, follow up or referrals for additional services), information concerning the frequency, estimate of duration/type of service required and prognosis. Identify discharge-planning needs with consideration of patient's medical, psychological, behavioral and socioeconomic status.
• Identify and consider patient/caregiver expectations and limitations when developing plan of care.
• Set measurable and realistic long and short-term goals based on the patient's medical status, anticipated therapeutic outcome(s), discharge plans and patient/family input.
• Refer patient to appropriate practitioner when patient need is outside scope of expertise.
• Effectively and independently, treat patient using established plan of care and in accordance to professional standards and established regulations set forth by HSC, ASHA, AOTA, the Department of Health, The Joint Commission and CARF.
• Periodically re-evaluate and modify treatment plan and goals as indicated based on patient's medical status, response to treatment, anticipated therapeutic outcome(s) and discharge plans.
• Involve patient/family and/or other caregiver(s) in goal development and plan of care to include discharge planning.
• Instruct and encourage patient, family members and/or caregiver(s) involvement in therapeutic activities (e.g. home programs, equipment use and care).
• Verify and document patient/caregiver understanding of information.
• Make appropriate referrals for equipment and community involvement by time of discharge.
• Follow established documentation policies and guidelines regarding initial evaluations, treatment/progress notes, teaching records, and discharge summaries as set forth by the department.
• Complete patient charges accurately and timely.
• Utilize outcome measurement tools as per established guidelines.
• Achieve productivity, at the discretion of the Program Manager, averaging 62.5%.
• Conduct staff in-services.
• Responsible for supporting the clinical education program as assigned.
• Appropriately delegate assignments and provide supervision to Rehabilitation Technicians and/or other support personnel.
• Assist with the development and/or revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• As appropriate, effectively handle administrative/shared responsibilities.
• Make suggestions regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies when necessary. Maintain equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly condition.
• Demonstrate familiarity with all policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
• Maintain skills, licensure, regulatory requirements and credentials necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Complete required or necessary orientation, annual training and in-services and ensure maintenance of all required competencies.
• Ensure timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital/ hospital system and with individuals external to the hospital/ hospital system.
• Assist with the monitoring and evaluation process for important aspects of care for the Department via performance improvement programs.
• Facilitate and support department compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations and standards, including those governing professional practice. Assumes responsibility for meeting requirements specified by The Joint Commission /DOH and other relevant regulatory agencies and organizations.

What You'll Receive: Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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