Full Time Occupational Therapist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team at its Carlsbad, California center. The Occupational Therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats children with sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach and evidence-based, play-centered therapy. The role works closely with families and specialists—including Speech Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, physicians, and counselors—to develop integrated treatment plans. Services are provided in person and via telehealth when clinically appropriate. The position offers a salary range of $83,000 to $104,000, depending on experience, a $5,000 first-year bonus, and the opportunity to earn an additional $45 for each billable hour above productivity expectations. Cortica describes opportunities for growth through its clinical ladder.

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 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 the role’s scope, 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 both play-based and goal-based.
Facilitate functional, child-led experiences to target and achieve individualized goals.