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Cranial Technologies
National City, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$105k

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Job Description

Cranial Technologies is the only company in the world completely dedicated to researching and treating plagiocephaly (commonly called flat head syndrome). With over 500,000 babies successfully treated, we are the plagiocephaly experts and the leader in pediatric cranial shaping orthoses.

Cranial Technologies also provides treatment with EarWell® to correct infant ear shapes without surgery. With over 600,000+ successful outcomes, EarWell® is a proven, non-invasive treatment option for families.

We are currently looking for a full-time Clinician to join our team in National City, CA.

This position is in a pediatric clinical outpatient setting, working exclusively with infants. If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to specialize in a non-traditional, niche area, Cranial Technologies may be the place for you. This is a unique opportunity to treat patients in a child-friendly, state-of-the-art clinic.

As a Clinician, you will treat infants to reshape head shapes with the DOC Band® and correct ear shapes with EarWell®. Pediatricians and parents alike look to our Clinicians as the experts in evaluation and in treatment of plagiocephaly as well as conditions involving misshapen ears. Our treating Clinicians develop great relationships with our families at every stage of their treatment process.

We hire from various backgrounds because each background is a great fit in its own way.

PTs and OTs are an excellent fit with their background knowledge of symmetry and asymmetry, cervical anatomy, torticollis, and infant/toddler development.

Registered Nurses are a great fit with their experience in hands-on patient care and compassion for families as well as their capability to treat the whole patient.

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists & Certified Orthotists are also a strong fit because of their hands-on experience with orthotics and direct patient care.

A background in pediatrics is preferred, but not necessary as we have a formal training program that includes mentoring.

What We Have to Offer

  • You will see visible, measurable changes in two to three weeks
  • Traditional workweek schedule with no nights and minimal to no weekend work
  • We value our employees and invest in their training and mentorship
  • Direct patient care with minimal paperwork

No Productivity/patient Quotas

Cranial Technologies is a nationwide company with future opportunities available in training, mentoring, and travel

Qualifications

Licensed OT

500 hours of basic orthotic fitting experience with off-the-shelf orthotic devices (e. g. splints, braces, maternity belts) *If you are unsure if you meet this requirement, please apply and we can discuss this with you further*

Benefits Package for Cranial Technologies

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan with matching
  • 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off plus 7 company-paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Clinician Continuing Education Benefit & Licensure Renewal Fees Reimbursed

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Pay is dependent on the applicant’s tenure in their field and relevant experience.

  • This position is also eligible for quarterly performance bonuses and annual raises.
  • Many internal growth and promotional track opportunities available.
  • Clinic Address: 1722 Sweetwater Rd., Ste. A National City, CA 91950

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Florida Candidates Only: We are an employer covered by AHCA's screening program and the person who fills this position will be required to complete this screening. No action is required on your part, and we will reach out once that screening is required. More information can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

You will receive a confirmation email stating your application has been submitted. Once your application has been reviewed, you should receive an update on your status via email.

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Please no phone calls to the clinic or offices regarding the position.

If you are unable to submit your application, please email the recruiting department at careers@cranialtech.com for assistance.

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat infants with plagiocephaly and misshapen ears using DOC Band cranial shaping orthoses and EarWell treatment. Build supportive relationships with families throughout treatment and provide direct patient care in an outpatient pediatric clinic.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Infant Patient CareOccupational TherapyPlagiocephaly Evaluation and TreatmentEar Shape CorrectionSymmetry and Asymmetry AssessmentInfant and Toddler DevelopmentFamily RelationshipsPatient EvaluationClinical TreatmentPediatric Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Cranial Technologies a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,052 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (535 salary observations; 1,747 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,196 salary observations; 23,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.7
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,052 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in National City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$710k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,457/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cranial Technologies

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with matching
3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off plus 7 company-paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Clinician Continuing Education Benefit & Licensure Renewal Fees Reimbursed
Quarterly performance bonuses
Annual raises