Occupational Therapist
Job Description
- vision 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, dis
- ability, 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 unrestricted 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, dis
- ability 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 $86,400 to $108,000. 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 Privacy Notice Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected. Driving Requirement This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review. E-Verify Participation This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. Haga clic aquí para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar. #CorticaOTCareers #L1-SB1 #L1-Onsite
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychologist Career Context
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Cortica - Neurodevelopmental lists compensation for this psychologist position at $86k to $108k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Edison, New Jersey.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($86k–$108k)
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
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2mo ago
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