Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Growth, CE Stipend & Benefits

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education stipend

401k matching

PTO & wellness days

Paid holidays

Health/vision/dental insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist at our Carlsbad center in California. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, play-centered therapy and support families in meaningful ways.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat sensory integration and related developmental disorders, using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. Requires CA OT license, a master’s degree, and completion of safety training within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestrictive license for Occupational Therapy in the state of practice.
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Safety training within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Establish OT treatment goals using dynamic and standardized assessments aligned with Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.
• Collaborate with transdisciplinary team to create integrated treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and co-treat therapy sessions when appropriate.
• Contribute to autism diagnostic process by providing clinical insight and administering standardized assessments (e.g., ADOS).
• Deliver services in clinic and via telehealth as appropriate.
• Complete documentation within Cortica’s required time frames.
• Use neurodiversity affirming, play-based and goal-based interventions.
• Facilitate functional, child-led experiences to reach individualized goals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Family engagement

Evidence-based therapy

Play-based therapy

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist at our Carlsbad center in California. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, play-centered therapy and support families in meaningful ways.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat sensory integration and related developmental disorders, using Cortica’s Whole Child Approach. Requires CA OT license, a master’s degree, and completion of safety training within 90 days.