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Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$77K/yr - $97K/yr

Cortica is a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. The Occupational Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat various disorders in children while utilizing Cortica’s Whole Child Approach and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Occupational Therapy LicenseMaster's DegreeStandardized AssessmentsFirst Aid/CPR TrainingHIPAAPassion for ChildrenCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills