Occupational Therapist

Cortica•Carlsbad, CA

18d•$83,288 - $104,111

About The Position

Cortica is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team in Carlsbad, California. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders in children using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. Services are delivered in person in the clinic and through telehealth, as clinically appropriate. The therapist collaborates with children, families, caregivers, and transdisciplinary colleagues to develop individualized, neurodiversity-affirming, play-based and goal-based care. The position includes a $5,000 first-year bonus. The stated base pay range is $83,288 to $104,111, with placement based on skill level, relevant experience, education, and location.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice.
Hold a master’s degree in a related field.
Have first aid/CPR training.
Have tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Be able to complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.
Be able to obtain and maintain licensure in other states where Cortica operates, as requested, to support service growth and development.
Have an appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
Have a 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 create collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies.
Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy sessions within the therapist’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 play-based and goal-based.
Facilitate functional and child-led experiences to achieve 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, first aid, and mandated reporting.
Use electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products to manage documentation, reporting, and communication.