Occupational Therapist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

17d

About The Position

Cortica is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team in Carlsbad, California. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats children with sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. The therapist provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based and goal-based care through individual, group, and co-treatment sessions, both in the clinic and via telehealth when clinically appropriate. The position works collaboratively with children, families, caregivers, and transdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and strategies. The role also contributes clinical insight to the autism diagnostic process, maintains timely documentation, educates families and colleagues, participates in team meetings and training, and follows crisis, emergency, first aid, de-escalation, and mandated-reporting procedures. Cortica is a growing healthcare company focused on care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Its mission is to deliver life-changing care to children, families, and communities, and its culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, equal rights, and respect. The position offers a $5,000 first-year bonus. The base pay range is $83,288 to $104,111, with placement based on skills, relevant experience, education, and location.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice.
Master’s degree in a related field.
First aid/CPR training.
Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Ability to complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in other states where Cortica operates, as requested, to support service growth.
Appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
Passion for working with children.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Responsibilities

Establish occupational therapy treatment goals using dynamic and standardized assessment tools in alignment with Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.
Consult with transdisciplinary team members to create collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies.
Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy sessions within scope and as clinically appropriate.
Contribute clinical insight to the autism diagnostic process and administer standardized assessments such as ADOS, as appropriate.
Provide therapeutic services in person at the clinic and via telehealth, as clinically appropriate.
Complete documentation accurately within 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 engage in occupations and activities of daily living.
Collaborate with individuals and families to understand their values, interests, and goals.
Implement programming that considers sensory, motor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities, among other aspects of the child.
Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers on 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 and Microsoft Office products to manage documentation, reporting, and communication.