Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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Job 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.

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.
  • 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 package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

Desert Parkway Offers Competitive Benefits to Include

  • 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

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in occupational therapy and a current, active State of Nevada Occupational Therapy license. Candidates must have at least one year of adolescent clinical experience, preferably with autism spectrum disorders.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Self-care trainingTrauma-informed careMultidisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Nevada?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$103k)206 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Nevada70 active9,298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 30 employers
15
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,257 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Las Vegas, Nevada
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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)

Living in Las Vegas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$401k
Typical market rent
$1,700/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.