Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• 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 for therapy services within scope, as clinically appropriate.
• Contributes 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 and supports 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, inclusive of, but not limited to 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, as well as discipline specific trainings.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies and mandated reporting.
• Utilize software and systems, including electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office products, to efficiently manage documentation, reporting, and communication tasks.

• You hold a current and unrestrictive license for Occupational Therapy in the state of practice.
• You hold a master’s degree in related field.
• You have first aid/CPR training.
• You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• You can complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.
• You can obtain and maintain licensure in other states where Cortica operates, as requested, to support the growth and development of Cortica services.
• You have an appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
• You possess a passion for working with children.
• You preferably have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Cortica is a leading provider of advanced neurological therapies for children with autism and other developmental differences. We offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services that empower families to achieve long-lasting, transformative results.