Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist participates as an integral member of the team in terms of evaluation, treatment planning, and service implementation.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

1. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting initial occupational therapy evaluations, providing direct one-on-one and small group therapy, and contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for supervising fieldwork students and providing guest lectures in TUN’s School of Occupational Therapy.

1.1. Utilize accepted screening and assessment instruments to appraise children’s developmental status and performance in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, play behaviors, activities of daily living, and adaptive functioning.

1.2. Develop and implement treatment plans based upon evaluation results.

2. Co-facilitate groups in the areas of social skills and parent training as appropriate.

2.1. Maintain accurate records

2.2. Complete forms for insurance billing

2.3. Sanitize toys and equipment

3. Provide social skills and parent skills training

3.1. Ensure adults and children follow Center policies and procedures

3.2. Other duties may be assigned.

Education: 

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Currently licensed in good standing in Nevada or be Nevada License eligible and obtain Nevada License within 9 months

Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles and guidelines
• Two years’ experience in pediatric and developmental disabilities; Five years preferred

Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action