.8 FTE Infant Feeding Therapy Clinical Lead

We are seeking a feeding therapist to join our Infant Therapy team as the clinical lead. 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. This position will also include work that supports best practice and functional operations of the team in close coordination with the manager. Some lead activities may include template management, program development, and contributing to or leading staff meetings and huddles. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists will be considered.

  

Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy or Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Minimum of 3 years current experience in clinical discipline (Physical, Occupational or Speech-Language Pathology) Experience in a pediatric therapy setting

Required Credentials
Current WA State license to practice as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist For Occupational or Physical Therapists: BLS for Health Care Providers For Speech-Language Pathologists: Master’s Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology For Speech-Language Pathologists: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred
Masters (if Occupational or Physical therapist) or Doctorate Degree in clinical discipline Experience in hospital based or outpatient trans-disciplinary Rehab teams Supervisory experience

Compensation Range

$104,797.00 - $157,195.00 per year

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.

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