Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$45 - $56

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team at its Carlsbad, California center. The role involves collaborating with Speech Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, physicians, counselors, and other specialists to develop integrated treatment plans that support children. Cortica describes its care model as collaborative, play-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and supported by clinical autonomy and professional development. Services may be provided in person at the clinic or through telehealth, as clinically appropriate.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice.
Hold a master’s degree in a related field.
Be able to 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 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, child-led experiences to target and achieve individualized goals.