Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Oral Placement Therapist (OPT) to join our pediatric rehabilitation team. The therapist will be responsible for assessing and providing therapeutic interventions for children with oral-motor, feeding, swallowing, speech-related, and related functional difficulties.

The role involves working closely with children, parents/caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized intervention plans and support functional improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of oral-motor, feeding, and related functional skills in pediatric clients.

• Identify difficulties related to oral-motor control, chewing, biting, swallowing, feeding, and oral sensory-motor functions.

• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on the child's clinical needs.





• Provide Oral Placement Therapy and related oral-motor interventions within the therapist's scope of practice and training.

• Work with children presenting with developmental delays, neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, and other pediatric conditions affecting oral functions.

• Address appropriate areas such as:

• Jaw stability and control

• Lip closure and movement

• Tongue movement and coordination

• Chewing and biting skills

• Oral sensory awareness

• Feeding readiness and functional feeding skills

• Oral-motor coordination

Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Relevant certification/training in Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) is required.

• Additional training in pediatric feeding, oral-motor therapy, sensory integration, or related areas will be an advantage.

📌 Oral Placement Therapist (India)
🏢 Thanal
📍 India