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# Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (Part-time) at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

- **Company:** Cortica - Neurodevelopmental
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers/jobs/8895024002

## Job description

Cortica is looking for a part-time Speech Language Pathologist 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?

- Establish speech and language treatment goals through dynamic and standardized assessment tools.
- Consult closely with multi-disciplinary team members to create collaborative treatment plans and integrative strategies.
- Provide individual therapy sessions as well as group and/or co-treats with other disciplines as therapeutically appropriate.
- Maintain patient records, documentation, and appropriate billing in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy to ensure excellent standard of care.
- Provide play based and goal-based interventions to develop receptive and expressive language skills while consider an individual’s sensory processing, regulation, and motor differences.
- Facilitate functional and stimulating experiences to target and achieve individualized goals.
- Devise strategies and supports to help the individual engage in communication experiences across settings.
- Collaborate with the individual and family to understand their values, interests, and goals.
- Implement programming that considers all aspects of the child, inclusive of, but not limited to: sensorimotor, cognitive, communicative, recreational, and social activities.
- Contribute to program development.
- Educate patients, families, team members, and caregivers on home programs that complement treatment.
- You should expect to deliver at least 22.75 hours of direct patient care each week, excluding time for training, documentation, and administrative meetings.

We’d love to hear from you if:

- You possess a master’s degree.
- You are licensed to practice as a Speech and Language Pathologist in the state of California.
- You have excellent clinical skills.
- You desire to work in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting.
- You are flexible and open to learning.
- You have an appreciation for a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
- You possess a passion for working with children.
- You have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.
- 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.
- You can occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

## Your Compensation & Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each team member! The culture and experience we create for our employees are of the utmost importance to us. We offer a wide range of benefits. Among the benefits offered by the company are medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401Ks with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.

The base pay range for this opening is $55.00-$65.00 hourly. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

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/3RFTqQ8

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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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