COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full Time)

Cortica; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE stipend

Hourly pay $33.02–$41.28

401(k) matching

PTO & wellness days

Paid holidays

Insurance: health, vision, dental, pet

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica Care in Carlsbad, CA is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver therapy to children under supervision of a licensed OT, in-clinic or via telehealth, with a focus on neurodevelopmental needs.

The position offers competitive pay, a continuing education stipend, 401(k) matching, PTO, holidays, and comprehensive health benefits, with an emphasis on supportive, child-centered care using Cortica’s Whole Child

Qualifications

• Current and unrestrictive license for Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• First aid/CPR training or ability to obtain.
• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Safety training within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and co‑treat therapy sessions as appropriate under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• 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.

Job description

Cortica is looking for a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its growing multi-disciplinary team at our Carlsbad center in CA.

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you’ll deliver high quality services to treat sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding and developmental disorders in children under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist 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. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission.

What will you do?

• Provide individual, group, and co‑treat therapy sessions as appropriate under the supervision of a licensed OT.


• 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.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You hold a current and unrestrictive license for Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.


• You have first aid/CPR training or the ability to obtain.


• You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.


• You can complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.

Your Compensation & Benefits:

• $2,000 continuing education stipend.


• Receive competitive compensation, $33.02/hrto $41.28/hr,depending on experience.


• 401k matching.


• PTO and continuing education/wellness days.


• Paid holidays.


• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.


• Referral bonuses.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.

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Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

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