Pediatric COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Cortica
Santa Ana, CA 92705
About the Job
Cortica is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join its growing multi-disciplinary team!
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.
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?
- Promote independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student
- Observe, problem solve and suggest positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function
- Consult and assist staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings
- Utilize task analysis to suggest techniques to the team regarding feeding, activities of daily living, etc.
- Implement the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective client programs
- Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual client goals
- Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis
- In this role you are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- You have a current California Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
- You have 1-year of pediatrics or autism experience.
- You are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.
- You preferably have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.
Let's Talk Compensation For This Role:
Hey there! At Cortica, we're dedicated to ensuring you feel valued and appropriately compensated. We use top-tier compensation tools to align your salary with the market and your role's scope, ensuring you are paid fairly compared to industry peers.
Compensation Bands for this Role:
- 0-1 Years: $33.80 - $34.23
- 2-5 Years: $34.23 - $38.03
- 6-8 Years: $38.03 - $41.83
- 9+ Years: $41.83+
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full participation in our 401k, CME reimbursements, and our most popular plans for medical, dental, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
We’re excited about the possibility of you joining us and bringing your unique strengths to our team!
EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.
About Cortica:
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.
About Cortica:
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.
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