Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

12d

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its multidisciplinary team at its Carlsbad, California center. The COTA delivers high-quality services for children with sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. Services are provided in person in the clinic and via telehealth when clinically appropriate. Cortica is a healthcare company focused on treatment for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Its mission is to deliver care one child, family, and community at a time, with a vision of cultivating every child’s full potential. The company describes its culture as diverse and inclusive, and says employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and ability to perform the role’s responsibilities.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice.
Have first aid/CPR training or the ability to obtain it.
Have tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Be able to complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy sessions as appropriate under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Provide therapeutic services in the clinic and via telehealth when clinically appropriate.
Complete documentation accurately within Cortica’s designated time frames.
Provide neurodiversity-affirming interventions that are play-based and goal-based.
Facilitate functional and child-led experiences to address individualized goals.
Use transdisciplinary care strategies and supports to help individuals participate in occupations and activities of daily living.
Collaborate with individuals and families to understand their values, interests, and goals.
Implement programming addressing the child’s sensory, motor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities, among other areas.
Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers about strategies and generalization activities that complement treatment.
Attend and participate in transdisciplinary rounds, care collaboration meetings, collaborative workshops, site meetings, and discipline-specific trainings.
Follow crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation, first aid, and mandated reporting.
Use electronic medical record systems, Microsoft Office products, and other software and systems to manage documentation, reporting, and communication tasks.