Pediatric-Focused Occupational Therapist

Cortica • Carlsbad, CA

5d

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team at its Carlsbad, California center. The role works with children and families using evidence-based, play-centered therapy and Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. Occupational Therapists collaborate with Speech Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Physicians, Counselors, and other specialists to develop integrated treatment plans.

The Occupational Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders in children. Services are provided in the clinic and through telehealth when clinically appropriate. The role also contributes clinical insight and standardized assessments to the autism diagnostic process when appropriate.

Requirements

• Hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice.
• Hold a master’s degree in a related field.
• Complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Establish occupational therapy treatment goals using dynamic and standardized assessment tools, aligned with Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.
• Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans and integrative strategies.
• Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy sessions within scope and as clinically appropriate.
• Contribute clinical insight and administer standardized assessments, such as ADOS, as appropriate, to support the autism diagnostic process.
• 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, child-led experiences to address individualized goals.

Benefits

• $5,000 first-year bonus.
• $2,000 continuing education stipend.
• Competitive compensation of $83,000 to $104,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to earn an additional $45 for each billable hour above productivity expectations; earning capacity is not capped by salary.
• Opportunities to grow within the clinical ladder.
• 401(k) matching.
• PTO and continuing education/wellness days.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time