Occupational Therapist (Part-time)

Cortica•San Diego, CA

20d

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team, providing care to children with neurodevelopmental differences. The role focuses on developing and delivering individualized occupational therapy services that support sensory processing, regulation, skill development, and participation in daily occupations. The therapist collaborates with children, families, caregivers, and other disciplines to create integrated treatment plans and strategies, and contributes to program development. Cortica describes its culture as inclusive, collaborative, and guided by a mission to help each child reach their full potential.

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 multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Flexibility and openness to learning.
Appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
Passion for working with children.
Skill using software and systems, including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Responsibilities

Establish occupational therapy treatment goals using dynamic and standardized assessment tools.
Consult with multidisciplinary team members to create collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies.
Provide individual therapy sessions, groups, and co-treatments with other disciplines as therapeutically appropriate.
Maintain patient records, documentation, and 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 individualized goals.
Devise strategies and supports to help individuals engage more fully in activities of daily living.
Collaborate with individuals and families to understand their values, interests, and goals.
Implement programming addressing areas including sensorimotor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities.
Contribute to program development.
Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers about home programs that complement treatment.