Oral Placement Therapist

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.