Join a different kind of pediatric practice.
We’re looking for a compassionate, growth-oriented Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who believes children thrive through connection, regulation, movement, and relationship — not compliance. Come work alongside Dr. Marianna Ayers Sordille at Whole Child Pediatric in Clayton, CA.
We’re not a traditional outpatient clinic.
Whole Child Pediatric is a neurodevelopmental and relationship-centered pediatric occupational therapy practice. We prioritize depth, regulation, and connection — and we look for clinicians who do the same.
Quality Therapeutic Relationships
We invest in deep clinician–child–family relationships rather than chasing session counts.
Nervous System Regulation
Foundational nervous-system organization is the starting point of every plan, not an afterthought.
Individualized Care
Every child is met where they are. Treatment plans are tailored, not templated.
Clinical Collaboration
Real interdisciplinary teamwork — with speech, mental health, medical, and educational providers.
Sustainable Practice
Therapy that’s good for kids and good for clinicians. No burnout caseloads, no rushed sessions.
Deep Developmental Respect
We honor each child’s developmental profile — never reduce them to a behavior or a diagnosis.
A bottom-up, neurodevelopmental framework rooted in relational care.
The “why” beneath the behavior
We strive to understand what’s actually happening neurologically, sensorially, and relationally before we ever target a behavior or skill. Functional participation is the result of regulation, connection, and developmental capacity — not the starting point.
Rather than chasing outward performance, we support the foundational systems that make participation possible. We use both standardized and non-standardized assessments to track progress across regulation, sensory processing, motor development, and adaptive functioning.
We also use Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as an adjunctive modality when clinically appropriate and aligned with family goals — one of several tools in a thoughtfully integrated toolkit.
Our framework integrates:
- Relational neuroscience
- Neurodevelopmental approaches
- Sensory integration principles
- Functional neurology-informed perspectives
- Regulation-based, bottom-up approaches
- Long-term mental wellness perspective
- Movement, environmental & sensory strategies
- Animal-assisted & nature-based experiences
Responsibilities
Specifics vary by role and licensure, but in this practice you’ll be:
- Conducting evaluations and treatment sessions grounded in neurodevelopmental principles
- Collaborating directly with families and caregivers as true partners in care
- Supporting regulation, engagement, sensory processing, and meaningful participation
- Designing and implementing individualized treatment plans
- Participating in intensive therapy programming when clinically indicated
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary providers — speech, mental health, medical, educators
- Tracking progress with standardized and non-standardized assessment tools
- Engaging with advanced clinical training and adjunctive therapeutic approaches
- Documentation and treatment planning
- Supporting a safe, playful, and emotionally attuned therapeutic environment
Qualifications — two pathways to join.
OTR/L or COTA. Both roles share the same core values: curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn.
Occupational Therapist
- Current California OT license
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Experience with autism and neurodivergent populations strongly preferred
Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Current California COTA certification/licensure
- Passion for pediatric and neurodevelopmental work
- Strong interpersonal and relational skills
The ideal candidate is…
Benefits & opportunities.
We invest in clinicians the same way we invest in children — with care, depth, and a long-term lens.
An environment where children feel safe, families feel supported without judgment, and clinicians keep growing — personally and professionally.
Let’s see if we’re the right fit for each other.
If you’re passionate about supporting children as whole humans, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out directly to Dr. Marianna — no portal, no algorithm, just a real conversation.
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