Pediatric COTA — Neurodevelopment Therapy (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays and wellness days

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursements for development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a multi-disciplinary team. You will deliver therapy for sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding and developmental disorders in children under supervision.

The role emphasizes a Whole Child Approach, with collaboration with families and transdisciplinary care strategies to help children engage in daily activities and reach individualized goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and co-treat therapy sessions under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• Deliver in-person in the clinic setting and via telehealth, as clinically appropriate.
• Accurately complete documentation within Cortica’s designated time frames.
• Provide neurodiversity affirming interventions that are play-based and goal-based.
• Facilitate functional and child-led experiences to target individualized goals.
• Utilize transdisciplinary care strategies to support engagement in daily living activities.
• Collaborate with the individual and family to understand values, interests, and goals.
• Implement programming that considers sensory, motor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and generalization activities.
• Attend and participate in transdisciplinary rounds, care meetings, workshops, site meetings, and trainings.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation and first aid strategies.
• Utilize EMR and Microsoft Office to manage documentation and communication tasks.

Skills

Therapy sessions

Telehealth

Documentation

Education

Licensed COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cortica in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a multi-disciplinary team. You will deliver therapy for sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding and developmental disorders in children under supervision.

The role emphasizes a Whole Child Approach, with collaboration with families and transdisciplinary care strategies to help children engage in daily activities and reach individualized goals.