Pediatric-Focused Occupational Therapist

Cortica•Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its multi-disciplinary team. Cortica is a rapidly growing healthcare company focused on providing effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. The company's mission is to design and deliver life-changing care, aiming to cultivate the full potential of every child. Cortica values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal rights and respect for all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and the ability to perform job responsibilities.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
Current Occupational Therapy License in the state of California.
Excellent clinical skills.
Desire to work in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting.
Flexibility and openness to learning.
Appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
Passion for working with children.
Skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Responsibilities

Establish occupational therapy treatment goals through dynamic and standardized assessment tools.
Consult closely with multi-disciplinary team members to create collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies.
Provide individual therapy sessions as well as group and/or co-treats with other disciplines as therapeutically appropriate.
Maintain patient records, documentation, and appropriate billing in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
Provide play-based and goal-based interventions to promote sensory processing, regulation, and skill development in daily occupations.
Facilitate functional and stimulating experiences to target and achieve individualized goals.
Devise strategies and supports to help the individual more fully engage in activities of daily living.
Collaborate with the individual and family to understand their values, interests, and goals.
Implement programming that considers all aspects of the child, inclusive of, but not limited to sensorimotor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities.
Contribute to program development.
Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers on home programs that complement treatment.
Deliver at least 26 hours of direct patient care each week, excluding time for training, documentation, and administrative meetings.