Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Part-time)
About The Position
Cortica is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team in a clinic-based role in San Diego, California. The therapist provides care for children with neurodevelopmental differences, using individualized, play-based and goal-based interventions to support sensory processing, regulation, skill development, and participation in daily occupations. The role includes individual sessions, groups, and co-treatment with other disciplines, as appropriate, and collaboration with children, families, caregivers, and clinical colleagues. The therapist also maintains patient documentation and billing in accordance with applicable regulations and company policy, contributes to program development, and educates families and care teams about home programs. The position offers up to 29 hours per week, scheduled between 8 AM and 7 PM depending on candidate availability and site needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Current Occupational Therapy License in 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, as well as group sessions and co-treatments with other disciplines when 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 and achieve individualized goals.
- Develop 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 that considers sensorimotor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, social, and other aspects of the child.
- Contribute to program development.
- Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers on home programs that complement treatment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting.
- Paid holidays and wellness days.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance options.
- Tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
