Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014
P 702.777.4808 / F 702.777.4818
Touro University Nevada Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities is a state-ofthe-art facility offering assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other
developmental disabilities. We are located in Henderson, NV, which is the greater Las
Vegas area. This area offers a wide array of living options; the opportunity to be in a
bustling city atmosphere or in an area that has a very small-town feel; endless
entertainment in the form of casinos, shows, dining, theatres, and a vast amount of exciting
outdoor adventures (Red Rock State Park, the Grand Canyon, and Hoover Dam just to name
a few).
Touro University Nevada Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities offers
competitive compensation packages.
Position Title: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Department: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Reports To: Clinical Director
Position Description: Touro University Nevada Center for Autism and Developmental
Disabilities operates as a multidisciplinary team including Neuropsychology, Applied
Behavior Analysis, Speech-Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. The Occupational
Therapist is expected to participate as an integral member of the team in terms of
evaluation, treatment planning, and service implementation.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting initial occupational therapy
evaluations and contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations using accepted
assessment and/or screening instruments to appraise a child’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. Subsequently, the Occupational
Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans based upon
evaluation results. Additionally, the ability to effectively manage behaviors is highly
desirable.
Primary Ages Served: Early childhood to age 13 years.
Qualifications/Required Skills and Abilities:
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Graduate of an accredited master’s level occupational therapy program
Possess current license in good standing in Nevada or be Nevada license eligible
5 years previous Occupational Therapist experience preferred.
2 years of Occupational Therapist experience for pediatric and developmental
disabilities preferred.