Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)
About The Position
Cortica is seeking a pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide integrative, family-centered care to children with neurodevelopmental differences in Mesa and Tempe, Arizona. The Occupational Therapist works within a transdisciplinary team that includes professionals in neurology, pediatrics, ABA, speech-language therapy, and other disciplines. The role emphasizes personalized, play-based, research-backed therapy and a balanced caseload focused on quality of care. The therapist assesses children and establishes treatment goals, delivers individual, group, and co-treatment sessions, and collaborates on treatment plans addressing sensorimotor, cognitive, and social needs. The position also involves partnering with families on strategies to reinforce progress at home, maintaining compliant patient records and billing practices, and contributing to program development and clinical excellence. The role requires at least 27 hours of direct patient care weekly, excluding training, documentation, and meetings, and includes standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds; accommodations are available as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field.
- Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license and eligibility for cross-state licensure as the business expands.
- Demonstrated clinical skills and passion for integrative, family-centered care.
- Collaborative, flexible, open to learning, and committed to working in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Comfort using electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software systems.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse ideas and backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Establish treatment goals using standardized and innovative assessment tools.
- Deliver one-on-one, group, and co-treatment sessions using play-based and research-backed interventions tailored to each child.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement integrative treatment plans that address sensorimotor, cognitive, and social aspects of care.
- Educate and empower families on home-based strategies to extend therapeutic gains beyond the clinic.
- Maintain accurate patient records, comply with regulatory requirements, and support optimal billing practices.
- Contribute to program development and clinical excellence.
- Provide a minimum of 27 hours of direct patient care weekly, excluding training, documentation, and meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
- Up to $6,000 annually for each full-time COTA supervised, paid monthly.
- 401(k) matching with rapid vesting.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Wellness days.
- $2,000 annual continuing education stipend.
- Mentorship programs.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement for professional development.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Structured career progression opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
