Part-Time Occupational Therapist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

11d•$45 - $56

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 provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based and goal-based care, with services delivered in person and via telehealth when clinically appropriate. The therapist works collaboratively with transdisciplinary colleagues, children, and families to develop individualized treatment plans and support participation in occupations and activities of daily living. The position also contributes clinical insight to the autism diagnostic process, educates families and care teams, maintains timely clinical documentation, and participates in team meetings, workshops, and discipline-specific training. The role includes following crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation, first aid, and mandated reporting. Cortica describes itself as a rapidly growing healthcare company focused on care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. It promotes an inclusive workplace and makes employment decisions based on qualifications and the ability to perform job responsibilities. The stated hourly base pay range is $45.05 to $56.31, with placement based on factors including skill level, 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 and development.
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 develop 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 when appropriate.
Provide therapeutic services in person at 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 target 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 strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting.
Use electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products to manage documentation, reporting, and communication tasks.