Part-Time Occupational Therapist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

15h

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team at its Carlsbad, California center. The Occupational Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders in children using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. The role delivers neurodiversity-affirming, play-based and goal-based care, supporting children and families through individualized, collaborative treatment. Services may be provided in person at the clinic or via telehealth, as clinically appropriate. The therapist works with transdisciplinary colleagues, children, and families to develop treatment strategies that reflect each child’s needs, interests, values, and goals.

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.
Appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
Passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

Establish occupational therapy treatment goals using dynamic and standardized assessment tools aligned with Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.
Consult with transdisciplinary team members to develop collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies.
Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy sessions within the therapist’s 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 in the clinic and via telehealth, as 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 that addresses the child’s sensory, motor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social needs.
Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers on treatment strategies and activities that support generalization.
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 for documentation, reporting, and communication.