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 (Kozhikode)
🏢 Thanal
📍 Kozhikode