Occupational Therapist

Company: Cortica
Location: Torrance
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Cortica is looking for an Occupational Therapist 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. What will you do? Establishoccupational therapy treatmentgoalsthrough dynamic and standardized assessment tools. Consult closely with multi-disciplinaryteam members to create collaborative treatment plans andintegrative strategies. Provide individual therapy sessions as well as group and/or co-treats with other disciplines as therapeutically appropriate. Maintain patient records, documentation, and appropriate billing in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy to ensure excellent standard of care. Provideplay based and goal-basedinterventions topromote sensory processing, regulation, and skilldevelopmentin daily occupations. Facilitatefunctionaland stimulating experiences to target and achieve individualized goals. Devise strategies and supports to help the individual more fully engage in 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 tosensorimotor,cognitive,communicative, recreational, and social activities. Contribute to program development. Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers on home programs that complement treatment. Expect to deliver at least 26 hours of direct patient care each week, excluding time for training, documentation, and administrative meetings. 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 possess a master's degree in related field. You have a current Occupational Therapy License in the state of California. You have excellent clinical skills. You desire to work in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting. You are flexible and open to learning. You have an appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches. You possess a passion for working with children. 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. Benefits you deserve: Cortica cares deeply about each team member and their wellbeing! We strive to foster an outstanding employee experience and culture. We also provide a terrific benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy a variety of company subsidized medical and dental insurance options, 401K with company match and rapid vesting, Personal Time Off that increases based on tenure, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional development, employee referral bonus awards, and more.

Keywords: Cortica, Torrance , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Torrance, California