Couve Chiropractic is growing, and we're looking for an experienced, compassionate International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to join our team.
We are a family-centered chiropractic office with a strong focus on pregnancy, postpartum, infant, and pediatric care. Every day, we work alongside growing families to help babies feed better, moms recover more comfortably, and families thrive.
We're looking for someone who shares that passion and is excited to become part of a collaborative, evidence-informed practice.
About Us
At Couve Chiropractic, you'll work alongside providers who specialize in:
- Pregnancy & postpartum chiropractic care
- Pediatric chiropractic care
- Craniosacral therapy
- Webster Technique
- Tongue tie assessment and collaborative care
- Functional, whole-family healthcare
Our vision is to become the premier destination in Southwest Washington for comprehensive perinatal and pediatric care. We're building an integrated practice where families can receive exceptional support throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy—all under one roof.
Position
Part-Time IBCLC
Approximately 1–3 days per week to start, with the opportunity to grow as demand increases.
Flexible scheduling available.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive breastfeeding and infant feeding consultations, including prenatal and postpartum support
- Perform weighted feeds and develop individualized feeding plans
- Educate families on latch, positioning, milk supply, pumping, bottle feeding, return-to-work planning, and infant nutrition
- Assess oral function and identify feeding challenges, collaborating with providers when tethered oral tissues or other concerns are suspected
- Provide pre- and post-frenectomy feeding support and follow-up care
- Collaborate closely with our chiropractic team and communicate with pediatricians, midwives, OB/GYNs, dentists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
- Maintain accurate documentation using our electronic health record (Jane App)
- Monitor patient outcomes and contribute ideas to continually improve our lactation program
- Stay current on the latest evidence and best practices in lactation, maternal health, infant feeding, and oral function
- Participate in occasional community education opportunities, workshops, or outreach events (optional but encouraged)
- Help develop and grow our lactation program as our practice continues to expand
Qualifications
- Current IBCLC certification in good standing
- Experience supporting breastfeeding families from birth through infancy
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Compassionate, relationship-centered approach to care
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Passion for evidence-based, family-centered care
- Experience with oral restrictions (tongue and lip ties), pumping, bottle feeding, and weighted feeds preferred
- Experience with Jane App or another electronic health record is a plus
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits
- $50–65 per hour, depending on experience
- Flexible scheduling
- Beautiful newly remodeled clinic in Felida
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a new service line
- Potential for increased hours as the practice grows
- Employee discounts on chiropractic and wellness services
Why Join Us?
We're looking for more than an employee... we're looking for someone who wants to help build something special.
This is an opportunity to shape and grow a collaborative lactation program within a thriving family-centered practice. If you're excited by innovation, interdisciplinary care, and making a meaningful impact on families in our community, we'd love to meet you.
To Apply
Please send your resume and a brief introduction telling us about yourself, your experience, and why this opportunity interests you to [email protected].
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
