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# COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Full Time at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

- **Company:** Cortica - Neurodevelopmental
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers/jobs/8918315002

## Job description

Cortica is looking for a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its growing multi-disciplinary team at our Carlsbad center in CA!

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you’ll deliver high quality services to treat sensory integration, sensorimotor, motor, feeding and developmental disorders in children under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist utilizing Cortica’s Whole Child Approach.

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!

What will you do?

- Provide individual, group, and co-treat therapy sessions as appropriate under the supervision of a licensed OT.
- 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.

We’d love to hear from you if:

- You hold a current and unrestrictive license for Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
- You have first aid/CPR training or the ability to obtain.
- You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
- You can complete safety training within the first 90 days of employment.

## Your Compensation & Benefits

- $2,000 continuing education stipend.
- Receive competitive compensation, $33.02/hr to $41.28/hr, depending on experience.
- 401k matching.
- PTO and continuing education/wellness days.
- Paid holidays.
- Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
- Referral bonuses.

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/44NSvT5

Privacy Notice Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our [Privacy Notice](https://corticacare.com/privacy-policy) to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.

Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

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## About Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cortica provides integrated, whole-child neurodevelopmental care for children with autism and related differences, combining medical, behavioral, and developmental therapies under one roof.
- **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage venture-backed) | **Funding Stage**: Series D / Venture
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Dr. Suzanne Goh (Founder & Chief Medical Officer)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Pediatric healthcare / neurodevelopmental care (autism, ADHD, developmental delays)
- **Target Customers**: B2C – families of children (ages 0–17) with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other neurodevelopmental differences; also partners with major insurance companies (in-network with most major plans).
- **Mission**: To design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time; envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child.

## Products & Services
- **Diagnostics**: Comprehensive autism and neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations (10+ screenings, assessments) to guide personalized therapy.
- **Medical Care**: Whole-child health evaluations and treatment for co‑occurring conditions (seizures, sleep issues, GI symptoms, anxiety, ADHD, etc.).
- **ABA Therapy**: Personalized, strengths‑based, neurodiversity‑affirming therapy for children ages 18 months to 17 years; focuses on communication, social, daily living, and community skills.
- **Mental Health Counseling**: Telehealth counseling for the whole family, delivered by licensed professionals experienced with neurodevelopmental differences.
- **Jumpstart Early Intervention Program**: Intensive group therapy for children 5 and under, full‑day or half‑day, preparing them for kindergarten success.
- **Developmental Therapies**: Speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy to build strengths and support areas of need.
- **Service Delivery**: In‑center, in‑home, school, community, and telehealth options.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue** ~$75M (LinkedIn estimate) | **Total Funding** $255M across 7 rounds.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Morgan Health & Nexus NeuroTech (led $80M venture round in Nov 2024), CVS Health Ventures (led $40M Series D in Oct 2023), Optum Ventures, Deerfield. Also acquired Melmed Center and Springtide Child Development in 2023.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 1,500+ teammates (per company careers page); LinkedIn shows 989 employees with 13.6% YoY growth.
  - 261 active job postings on LinkedIn (as of July 2026); 63 jobs listed on Greenhouse.
  - Expanded through acquisitions and new center openings (e.g., Westlake Village, CA).
  - In‑network with most major insurance plans, lowering access barriers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated “Whole Child” Model**: Combines medical, behavioral, speech, occupational, and mental health services under one roof, enabling coordinated care plans led by physicians.
- **Neuroscience‑Informed Approach**: Founded and clinically led by Dr. Suzanne Goh, with deep research roots; uses insights from neuroscience to drive therapy strategies.
- **Scaled Multi‑State Presence**: Operates numerous centers across the U.S., with in‑home, school, and telehealth options – rare breadth in the autism therapy space.
- **Strong Investor Backing**: Recent $80M round from top healthcare investors signals confidence in the model and growth trajectory.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Access & Scale**: Continuing to open new centers and acquire complementary practices (e.g., Melmed, Springtide) to broaden geographic reach.
- **Deepening Integrated Care**: Strengthening the multidisciplinary model and adding more therapeutic disciplines to serve the whole family.
- **Leveraging Technology & Telehealth**: Offering robust telehealth options (mental health counseling, diagnostics) to improve reach and convenience.
- **Workforce Development**: Emphasizing paid training, tuition assistance, and clear career ladders to attract and retain clinical talent in a high‑demand field.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive; diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. Employee‑led initiatives and a strong sense of mission.
- **Work Model**: Mix of in‑center, in‑home, and telehealth roles; flexible scheduling is highlighted as a key perk.
- **Benefits**: Heavy subsidies on medical/dental/vision for full‑time staff, 401(k) with company match and rapid vesting, tuition reimbursement, paid wellness days, PTO, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Growth**: Clear internal career paths via a structured job board; high growth (1500+ employees) creates opportunities for advancement. Onboarding and ongoing training provided.
- **Mission‑Driven**: Direct patient care that transforms children’s lives; described as “setting a new standard for neurodevelopmental innovations.”

## Sources
1. [Cortica – About Page](https://www.corticacare.com/about)
2. [Cortica – Homepage / Services Overview](https://www.corticacare.com/)
3. [Cortica – Careers Page](https://www.corticacare.com/careers-page)
4. [Cortica – Job Listings (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers)
5. [Cortica – LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cortica-care)

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