Lead Sensory Integration Therapist (PT or OTR)

PACS Group; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Post Acute in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Lead Sensory Integration Therapist (PT or OTR) to develop and lead a new SI program. The role involves direct resident treatment, program development, and staff education under the Rehabilitation Director, with collaboration across disciplines.

The ideal candidate holds a PT or OT license in California and has experience in long-term care or geriatrics, with a passion for sensory-based interventions and improving resident quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an OT or PT with applicable state credentials.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care is preferred.
• Strong interest or training in sensory integration and related interventions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to educate and support staff implementing new clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Sensory Integration Program for residents.
• Evaluate residents and provide individualized assessments and treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy using sensory integration principles and evidence-based practices.
• Train, mentor, and support therapy staff in sensory integration techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing, activities, social services, and other teams to integrate strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sensory integration

Staff education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

**Lead Sensory Integration Therapist (PT or OTR)-Full Time** Santa Rosa Post Acute – Santa Rosa, CA $85–$90/hourSanta Rosa Post Acute is seeking a passionate and innovative **Lead Sensory Integration Therapist** to develop and lead our new Sensory Integration Program. This unique opportunity is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) who is committed to enhancing quality of life for long-term care residents through sensory integration interventions and therapeutic programming.This role will focus on program development, direct resident treatment, staff education, and integration of sensory-based approaches throughout our therapy services. The Lead Sensory Integration Therapist will work under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Director and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes and overall well-being.### Key Responsibilities* Develop and implement a comprehensive Sensory Integration Program for long-term care residents.* Evaluate residents and provide individualized sensory integration assessments and treatment plans.* Deliver direct therapy services utilizing sensory integration principles and evidence-based practices.* Identify opportunities to improve resident engagement, comfort, behavior management, and quality of life through sensory-based interventions.* Train, mentor, and support therapy staff in the implementation of sensory integration techniques.* Collaborate with nursing, activities, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to incorporate sensory integration strategies into resident care plans.* Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on resident outcomes.* Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements.### Qualifications* Current licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).* Experience working in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric settings preferred.* Strong interest, experience, or specialized training in sensory integration and sensory-based therapeutic interventions.* Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.* Passion for improving the lives of long-term care residents through innovative therapeutic approaches.* Ability to educate and support staff in the implementation of new clinical programs.### Why Join Us?* Opportunity to build and lead a new clinical program from the ground up.* Collaborative and supportive rehabilitation team.* Meaningful work that directly impacts resident quality of life.* Competitive compensation with pay at the upper end of the therapist salary range based on experience and qualifications.* Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.If you are a therapist who is passionate about sensory integration and excited to create meaningful change for residents, we encourage you to apply**Qualification*****Education and/or Experience***Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.***Language Skills***Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respondto questions from managers, coworkers and families.***Mathematical Skills***Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.***Reasoning Ability***Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.***Certificates, Licenses, Registrations***Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure. **Physical Demands**The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.**Work Environment**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.