Occupational Therapist - Part Time
About The Position
Desert Parkway is hiring an Occupational Therapist specializing in adolescent behavioral health and autism support. The role serves adolescents ages 8–17 on the autism spectrum, conducting functional and sensory processing evaluations and providing group therapy focused on emotional regulation, sensory integration, and activities of daily living. The therapist helps patients build independence in self-care and daily living, collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team, uses trauma-informed and positive behavior support strategies, and maintains clinical documentation in accordance with facility and insurance standards. The description’s heading identifies the role as part-time, although its opening sentence calls it full-time.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
- Current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license.
- Minimum one year of adolescent clinical experience; experience with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing challenges.
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 dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and hygiene, feeding, and eating skills to promote greater independence.
- Partner with BCBAs, registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.
- Use trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
