The Arc of Nevada’s Early Intervention Program seeks Occupational Therapists for hourly contract work to provide direct therapy to children birth to three in their homes while coaching parents on ways to improve their child’s development. Possibility for position to become part-time or full-time salaried as caseload numbers grow.

POSITION SUMMARY:  To provide Occupational Therapy services to children with motor delays and/or sensory processing difficulties while following Early Intervention guidelines for quality and compliance with State and Federal rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides evaluations and ongoing assessments as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provides trainings for staff and/or families;
• Provides occupational therapy services to infants/toddlers ages 0-3 who have motor delays and/or sensory processing difficulties in the home or other natural environment;
• Responsible for completion of timely documentation including progress notes, reports, and Medicaid authorizations;
• Communicates effectively with families, members of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team, and other health care providers regarding diagnosis and therapy;
• Maintains punctual and dependable scheduled visits and communication with IFSP team;
• Participates in the development of the IFSP and makes recommendations to the overall care plan for the family.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Applicant must possess and maintain Nevada licensure as an OT.
• Applicant must have at least one year of pediatric client services experience.
• Applicant must have basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs.
• Applicant should be proficient in SOAP/DAP documentation skills.
• Applicant must have a Valid Driver’s License and access to your own transportation.
• Applicant must be able to successfully pass an onboarding clearance process.
• Feeding Therapy experience a bonus.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Mileage, health benefits, and paid vacation and holidays (only when salaried)

Location: 90% working in the field; 10% doing eligibility evaluations at The Arc of Nevada offices located inside Betty’s Village:  7755 W Oquendo Rd, Las Vegas, NV  89113.

Hours: Flexible. Therapists schedule their own home visits with families.  Eligibility evaluations scheduled per team’s availability. 

Send resume to Jennifer Lagana at jlagana@arcnv.org.