MarvelMyo & Speech is a growing, airway-focused speech therapy and orofacial myofunctional therapy practice dedicated to providing evidence-informed, interdisciplinary care across the lifespan. We collaborate closely with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, sleep physicians, lactation consultants, bodyworkers, and other healthcare professionals to address the underlying causes of oral dysfunction not simply the symptoms.
We are seeking a passionate, highly motivated Speech-Language Pathologist with advanced knowledge and experience in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) to join our team in a part-time hybrid role (this could quickly develop into full-time), providing both telehealth services and in-person treatment within a collaborating pediatric dental practice.
Position Summary
The Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric and adult patients with oral motor, feeding, airway, speech, and myofunctional disorders using an individualized, interdisciplinary approach. The ideal candidate understands that OMT extends far beyond isolated exercises and is able to identify and treat underlying functional impairments that influence breathing, swallowing, chewing, speech production, sleep quality, and craniofacial growth.
This position requires strong clinical reasoning, excellent patient education skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with referring providers.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Active Texas Speech-Language Pathology license (or ability to obtain)
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
- Formal training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Preferred Experience
The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating and treating patients with:
- Orofacial myofunctional disorders
- Oral motor dysfunction
- Pediatric feeding disorders
- Infant feeding and breastfeeding challenges
- Tethered oral tissues (tongue tie, lip tie, buccal ties)
- Airway-focused therapy
- Speech sound disorders related to oral placement
- Mouth breathing
- Sleep-disordered breathing
- Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD/TMJ)
- Craniofacial growth and development
- Habit elimination (thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, nail biting, etc.)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Comprehensive OMT evaluations
- Development of individualized treatment plans
- Rest posture retraining
- Nasal breathing
- Functional swallowing
- Chewing rehabilitation
- Lip seal
- Tongue mobility
- Lingual-palatal suction
- Tongue elevation and lateralization
- Jaw grading and stability
- Dissociation of the tongue, lips, and jaw
- Functional carryover into daily activities
Tethered Oral Tissue Rehabilitation
Understanding of:
- Pre-release preparation
- Day-of-release treatment considerations
- Immediate post-operative care
- Long-term rehabilitation following tongue, lip, and buccal releases
- Scar tissue management principles
- Functional mobility restoration
- Collaboration with release providers
Oral Motor & Feeding
Knowledge of:
- Oral motor assessment
- Feeding development
- Breastfeeding mechanics
- Bottle feeding mechanics
- Chewing development
- Oral sensory function
- Oral motor coordination
- Oral awareness
- Functional oral movement patterns
Airway & Craniofacial Development
Understanding of:
- Nasal versus oral breathing
- Airway dysfunction
- Tongue space
- Maxillary constriction
- Palatal development
- Craniofacial growth
- Orthodontic expansion principles
- MARPE, SARPE, DOME, and pediatric expansion concepts
- The relationship between tongue posture and skeletal development
Interdisciplinary Care
Ability to collaborate with:
- Pediatric dentists
- Orthodontists
- ENTs
- Oral surgeons
- Sleep physicians
- Lactation consultants
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Bodyworkers
- Primary care providers
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-informed myofunctional therapy.
- Provide telehealth and in-person treatment.
- Educate patients and caregivers.
- Document services in accordance with practice standards.
- Collaborate with referring providers.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment as appropriate.
- Maintain excellent communication with interdisciplinary providers.
- Schedule
- Part-time
- Hybrid
- Combination of telehealth and in-person treatment at a partnering pediatric dental clinic
- Flexible scheduling
- Expected start: September 2026 (or sooner)
We are looking for a clinician who is:
- Passionate about airway health and whole-person care.
- Curious and committed to lifelong learning.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with interdisciplinary providers.
- Confident educating families and healthcare professionals.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
- Excited to help build and grow an innovative airway-focused practice.
Why Join MarvelMyo & Speech?
At MarvelMyo & Speech, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a team that is redefining airway-focused therapy. We value collaboration, mentorship, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth. Our goal is not only to provide exceptional patient care but also to advance the field of orofacial myofunctional therapy through evidence-informed practice and interdisciplinary partnerships.
Schedule
- Part-time
- Hybrid
- Combination of telehealth and in-person treatment at a partnering pediatric dental clinic
- Flexible scheduling
- Expected start: September 2026 (or sooner)
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible hybrid schedule (telehealth and in-person)
- Opportunity to work alongside an interdisciplinary airway-focused team
- Ongoing mentorship and collaboration with experienced clinicians
- Continuing education support and professional development opportunities
- Paid onboarding for 30 days
- Opportunities for career growth as our practice continues to expand nationally
- Administrative support for scheduling, billing, insurance, and patient communication
- Access to a growing referral network of dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, sleep physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Potential for increased hours and long-term growth as the position expands
- CEU reimbursement
- Paid documentation time
- Paid administrative time
- Professional liability insurance
- License reimbursement
- ASHA dues reimbursement
- AOMT/IAOM membership reimbursement
- Technology stipend
- Mileage reimbursement for in-person work
- Performance bonuses
- Referral bonuses
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bellaire, TX 77402 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellaire, TX 77402
