Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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.

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.