Occupational Therapist

We are hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive functional evaluations and sensory processing assessments for adolescents (ages 8–17) on the autism spectrum.
• Provide group occupational therapy targeting emotional regulation, sensory integration, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Train patients in self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting/hygiene, feeding and eating skills to promote greater independence in daily living.
• Partner with BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts), registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
• Utilize trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during times of emotional or behavioral distress.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.
• Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.
• Schedule is Monday - Friday

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license.
• Minimum one (1) year of adolescent clinical experience, preferably with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges.

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance