# Occupational Therapist

> Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital · Las Vegas, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-25

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Clinical Services

## Description

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.[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESogEB6zswFR1CIdEdD60QSO8Lb8lGDXw1Q_6-kjbCnll4m2Q1EnQ_1tFmbnXbet-NpXVOmp6Nj7aIdjkFlA7ZkhJ0unht426NrIt8ZLfq2QjrigskeYHmDve_y4xtfvO0LTQM6UcOuNpWO9zMxBeoMjbH0L-NOSTsgn_zx0HXDI_aQUZct7-tVjcnJmBkt7YVgUiN5oPY3mF1D_KhtwyIeXWnd7M)
-   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.[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEShwEB6zswFab4kmopeh6-zQNljN4uw9JEUWYrA3H92907W8LpbfiNMsW4AO5Jb6jSzw0BjKmK0YY_RsDluZBqZ8dnwY9cj2xWiz5xOcRucwKKhT40ZHJy7oIX-gsb65Tpe9FAZ2O_W1_A7bRYKaryPbhSRQWn8Y9mNyrlS_dCWt8YB125xYSVk28)
-   Partner with BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts), registered behavioral technicians, and mental health therapists within a multidisciplinary care model.[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESZAHrOzAVzdJT6Q9aYeyTFi-gpZ8Eb1EEXeCTui_afmndHU8jLYF5oGOLj3EpKeMK0P2He1ay4fJ7JLBIE90GzPv4A-kvxKloqF6SnKu_oYf8UooNrC2gbh9yDYaTFwGUZXzIShU)[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEShgEB6zswFVcENHEEVucwdMJKYGP1PE_xwXUG6ApqPy4WE6fb9etXOKO7CcLZME8pvZRMbQH2ejbhV__rSXukW1p2oXwTjxyvs4ydTmiL66WE5gKx6GyQXUOaemps5r1j0xtd89t4XyQNOCOI12fp3L2pEWIp8BRw1Em86eKTUNLlT6jY-FDT9g)
-   Utilize trauma-informed co-regulation and positive behavior support strategies during times of emotional or behavioral distress.[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEShwEB6zswFab4kmopeh6-zQNljN4uw9JEUWYrA3H92907W8LpbfiNMsW4AO5Jb6jSzw0BjKmK0YY_RsDluZBqZ8dnwY9cj2xWiz5xOcRucwKKhT40ZHJy7oIX-gsb65Tpe9FAZ2O_W1_A7bRYKaryPbhSRQWn8Y9mNyrlS_dCWt8YB125xYSVk28)[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESogEB6zswFR1CIdEdD60QSO8Lb8lGDXw1Q_6-kjbCnll4m2Q1EnQ_1tFmbnXbet-NpXVOmp6Nj7aIdjkFlA7ZkhJ0unht426NrIt8ZLfq2QjrigskeYHmDve_y4xtfvO0LTQM6UcOuNpWO9zMxBeoMjbH0L-NOSTsgn_zx0HXDI_aQUZct7-tVjcnJmBkt7YVgUiN5oPY3mF1D_KhtwyIeXWnd7M)
-   Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes in compliance with facility and insurance standards.[](https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESogEB6zswFR1CIdEdD60QSO8Lb8lGDXw1Q_6-kjbCnll4m2Q1EnQ_1tFmbnXbet-NpXVOmp6Nj7aIdjkFlA7ZkhJ0unht426NrIt8ZLfq2QjrigskeYHmDve_y4xtfvO0LTQM6UcOuNpWO9zMxBeoMjbH0L-NOSTsgn_zx0HXDI_aQUZct7-tVjcnJmBkt7YVgUiN5oPY3mF1D_KhtwyIeXWnd7M)
-   Assist individual patients with hygiene and functional needs.
-   Schedule is Monday - Friday

## Requirements

-   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.

## Benefits

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

## Apply

[Apply at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital](https://apply.workable.com/desert-parkway/j/43F4D42C46/apply)

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