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Cortica

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Cortica, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362

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Overview

Cortica is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join its growing multi-disciplinary team. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll assess, diagnose, and treat sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders in children, while utilizing Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, safeguarding equal rights and respect for all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and ability to perform the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Establish occupational therapy treatment goals through dynamic and standardized assessment tools, in alignment with Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. Consult closely with transdisciplinary team members to create collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies. Provide individual, group, and co-treat therapy sessions within scope, as clinically appropriate. Contribute to the autism diagnostic process by providing clinical insight and administering standardized assessments (e.g., ADOS), as appropriate. Provide therapeutic services in-person in the clinic setting and via telehealth, as clinically appropriate. Accurately complete documentation in accordance with Cortica’s designated time frames. Provide neurodiversity-affirming interventions that are both play-based and goal-based. Facilitate functional and child-led experiences to target and achieve individualized goals. Utilize transdisciplinary care strategies to help the individual engage in occupations and activities of daily living. Collaborate with the individual and family to understand their values, interests, and goals. Implement programming that considers all aspects of the child, including sensory, motor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities. 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 Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation strategies and mandated reporting. Utilize software and systems, including EMR and Microsoft Office products, to manage documentation, reporting, and communication tasks.

Qualifications

Current and unrestrictive OT license in the state of practice. Master’s degree in a related field. First aid/CPR training. TB clearance. Ability to complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in other states where Cortica operates, as needed. Appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches and a passion for working with children. Preferably knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this opening is $85,600 to $107,000. Compensation is determined based on skill level, experience, education, and location. Cortica offers comprehensive benefits to support well-being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting; paid holidays and wellness days; life and disability insurance options; tuition reimbursement for professional development and continuing education; and referral bonuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

– This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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