Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Cortica as an Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatrics. Assess, diagnose, and treat sensory, motor, feeding, and developmental disorders in children using a Whole Child Approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish treatment goals using standardized assessments.
- Provide individual, group, and co-treatment therapy sessions.
- Participate in autism diagnostic process as appropriate.
- Deliver therapy in clinic and via telehealth.
- Complete documentation timely.
- Educate patients, families, and team members.
- Collaborate in transdisciplinary rounds and meetings.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in North Carolina.
- Master’s degree in related field.
- First aid/CPR training.
- Tuberculosis clearance.
- Ability to complete safety training within 90 days.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range $77,422 to $96,778 annually.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching and rapid vesting.
- Paid holidays and wellness days.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
- Referral bonuses.
Work Schedule
- Full-time schedule.
- Call, weekend, and night shift details not specified.
This role offers a supportive environment to impact children’s lives with comprehensive benefits and competitive salary.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics) 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 Occupational Therapy 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.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is open to psychologist candidates.
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 $77k to $97k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Cary, North Carolina.
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 ($77k–$97k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401k with company matching, Paid holidays, Wellness days, Life insurance, Disability insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
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
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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