--- title: 'Pediatric OT at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/pediatric-ot-cortica-neurodevelopmental-oceanside-674a4wfc1emg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Pediatric OT at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental - **Company:** Cortica - Neurodevelopmental - **Location:** Oceanside, CA - **Posted:** 2026-08-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers/jobs/8692105002 ## Job description Make a Bigger Impact. Practice the Way You Were Trained. If you're looking for a pediatric OT role where you can collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, build meaningful relationships with families, and practice evidence-based, play-centered therapy, we'd love to meet you. At Cortica, we believe every child deserves care that sees the whole person—not just a diagnosis. Our Occupational Therapists work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists, Behavior Analysts, Physicians, Mental Health Clinicians, and other specialists to create truly integrated treatment plans that help children thrive. ## Why OTs Choose Cortica - Competitive salary: $83,288–$104,111 - Collaborative multidisciplinary care model - Play-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach - Opportunities for co-treatment with multiple disciplines - Clinical autonomy backed by a supportive team - Continuing education and professional development support - Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits - 401(k) with company match and rapid vesting - Paid holidays, wellness days, PTO, and referral bonuses ## What You'll Do As an Occupational Therapist at Cortica, you'll help children build meaningful life skills through individualized, engaging therapy. You'll: - Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessments - Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each child's strengths, interests, and goals - Deliver engaging, play-based therapy focused on sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor development, self-care skills, and participation in daily activities - Collaborate closely with families and an interdisciplinary clinical team to provide integrated care - Participate in co-treatment sessions when clinically appropriate - Educate caregivers with practical home strategies that support continued progress - Maintain documentation and billing that supports high-quality care - Contribute ideas that help strengthen and grow our clinical programs Our productivity expectation is 26 direct patient care hours per week, allowing dedicated time for documentation, collaboration, training, and team meetings. We're Looking For - Current California Occupational Therapy License - Master's degree in Occupational Therapy - Passion for working with children and their families - Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration - Growth mindset and eagerness to learn - Experience with pediatric therapy preferred, but clinicians with strong pediatric foundations are encouraged to apply Why Cortica? Our mission is simple: to design and deliver life-changing care—one child, one family, and one community at a time. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where clinicians are empowered to learn, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Every discipline has a voice, every teammate is valued, and every child receives care tailored to their unique strengths. If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to connect with you. 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: https://bit.ly/3ZRUnaf 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. E-Verify Participation This employer participates in E-Verify. [Click here](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work. Este empleador participa en E-Verify. [Haga clic aquí](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf) para ver el cartel de E-Verify y su derecho a trabajar. #CorticaOTCareers ## #LI-MT1 #LI-Onsite ## 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. 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