We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Pediatric Neurology multi-disciplinary team!

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering a unique, multi-specialty approach to the treatment of pediatric neurodevelopmental differences. We serve a variety of patient populations including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, articulation challenges, ADHD, anxiety, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, learning disorders, and more. Our care model, driven by insights and technologies from emerging neuroscience, brings together clinicians from a range of disciplines to design and deliver comprehensive care to children. Because the heart of Cortica's mission is direct patient care, the skill and compassion of our staff are crucial to achieving extraordinary experiences and outcomes for the families we serve. 

We believe a great culture attracts great people. We also believe that great culture and great people working together can change the world. Our hopes and dreams are bold and ambitious.

Our mission:

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 in every role is instrumental in bringing our mission and vision to life. Cortica is an equal opportunity employer.

Our medical centers are high-energy, collaborative environments full of professionals who are passionate about serving this unique population. Our clinical services span:

• Pediatric Neurology (including metabolism and genetics)
• Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
• Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioners
• Nutrition and feeding
• Speech-Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Physical Therapy (PT)
• Music Therapy
• Family Counseling
• Behavior Intervention (ABA)
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Neuromodulation Therapies

What you will do:

• Nurse practitioners (NPs) at Cortica are passionate members of Neurodevelopmental Medicine (NDM) team that strives to bring exceptional care to children and their families with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.
• Cortica NPs are an integral member of our comprehensive care model with deep collaboration with our developmental therapies and behavioral team. Our NPs
• Complete thorough patient intakes, screenings, and assessments that incorporate the unique characteristics and needs of each patient and family member into the plan of care.
• Triage referrals for acute needs to other members of the Cortica team
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team members to coordinate compendium of care for each patient
• NPs have multiple roles depending on their NDM knowledge, skills, and experience. Thus, there is ample room to grow personally and professionally with dedicated team of providers and the rapid national expansion of our centers to help you on your journey.
• Cortica’s Welcome Visit: Cortica’s NPs get to be the first to welcome new families into our model with a telehealth visit. During the visit, you will share the overall model that we use and help families access developmental and behavioral services that are right for their child. This will include gathering information about neurodevelopmental challenges, conducting needed telehealth-based diagnostic assessments and screenings to kick off cascade for downstream therapy and medical service referrals including DT, ABA, Counseling, Parent Education. Opportunities exist for a full-time telehealth NP role conducting Welcome Visits.
• Cortica Nurse Education Program: Cortica’s NPs have the opportunity, if desired, to also spend a portion of their clinical time providing ongoing education to families enrolled in our medical program on a diverse set of well-delineated topics including what it means to have an autism label, how to help you child sleep, pill-swallowing, sexuality, navigating the school system and much more.
• Cortica’s Nutrition Program: Cortica’s NPs have the opportunity, if desired, to also provide nutrition evaluation and dietary support in concert with our speech and occupational therapy team. Our program is based on the SOS feeding approach and Cortica’s nutrition framework.
• Cortica Medical Management Program: Cortica’s NPs have the opportunity, if desired to also work with our cognitive and behavioral child neurologists and pediatricians to provide ongoing care for attention, sleep, headaches, and challenging behavior, medication management as well as medical follow-ups
• Utilize the nursing process, scientific reasoning and critical problem solving to practice within the scope of responsibilities as defined by the California Board of Nursing including placing orders and screening tests in in accordance with approved protocol(s) and guidelines.
• Provide appropriate clinical documentation using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for all patient encounters
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and clinical teams
• Participate in annual performance reviews, as needed.
• Provide appropriate clinical documentation using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for all patient encounters (Athena)
• Participate in annual performance reviews, as needed

Cortica NPs are:

• Enthusiastic about transforming ASD/NDD care delivery to meet the increasing demands of this impacted population and their families
• Warm, compassionate, effective communicators, effective listeners, who love to interact with families and patients
• Excellent communicators, working well with an interdisciplinary team to identify complex patient and family needs to drive outcomes
• Knowledgeable regarding diagnoses and therapies for the following conditions: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Speech and Language delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, Headaches, Insomnia, Epilepsy (seizure action plan, safety), sensory processing disorder and other neurodevelopmental diagnosis

Experience Desired:

• Minimum of 12 months in pediatric practice in an outpatient setting (pediatric or family nurse practitioner), preferably behavioral neurology and/or Neurodevelopmental Medicine (NDM) and pediatric behavior disorders, including autism
• Proficiency in ADIR/ADOS diagnostic evaluation (Gold standard)
• Telemedicine skillset including ability to leverage multiple forms of technology simultaneously in efforts to document while connecting with patients. (EMR, virtual wait rooms)

What’s required?

• Active and unincumbered RN and NP License in California, Board Certification (AANP or ANCC), eligible for payor credentialing
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Genuine desire to work with pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental conditions and/or other special needs
• Excellent communication skills
• The desire to serve as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team working with children with developmental disabilities and their families/caregivers

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 $110,000 to $132,000. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.