Occupational Therapist

Cortica

$77,422 - $96,778 / year

Cary, North Carolina, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

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. 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!

Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

What will you do?

· 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.

We’d love to hear from you if:

· 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.

Your Compensation & Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.

The base pay range for this opening is $77,422.22 to $96,777.78. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. Please review the job description in the following link: http://bit.ly/4nM70Ql

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Benefits

health insurance
vision insurance
401(k)
life insurance
disability insurance
professional development

About this role

Cortica, a rapidly growing pediatric healthcare company in Cary, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess and treat sensory integration, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders in children. You'll work within their Whole Child Approach, conducting standardized assessments, designing individualized treatment plans, and delivering therapy through individual sessions, group work, and telehealth. The role also involves contributing to autism diagnostic processes and collaborating closely with a transdisciplinary team to create integrated care strategies that are both play-based and goal-driven.

This position requires a master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field, an active state license, current first aid/CPR certification, and TB clearance. You'll need comfort with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office systems, familiarity with HIPAA requirements, and the flexibility to potentially obtain licensure in additional states as Cortica expands. The company values clinicians who appreciate diverse therapeutic approaches and bring genuine passion for working with children.

Cortica offers a base salary of $77,422 to $96,778 depending on experience and qualifications, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching and rapid vesting, paid wellness days, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement for professional development, and referral bonuses. This is a full-time, in-office role in a culture described as passionate, caring, and growth-minded.

How this employer is doing

solid

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Typical pay for this role

$100,000

Typical range: $80,000 to $120,000

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