Lead Sensory Integration Therapist (PT or OTR)

(Santa Rosa Post Acute) Santa Rosaidence Opco, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Post Acute in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Lead Sensory Integration Therapist (PT or OTR) to build and lead a new clinical SI program for long-term care residents. The role requires licensure in PT or OT and experience in geriatric settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based sensory interventions. Competitive hourly compensation and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development are offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as PT or OTR.
• Experience in skilled nursing/geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong sensory integration training or interest.
• Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills.
• Passion for improving long-term care residents’ lives through innovative therapies.
• Ability to educate and support staff on new clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Sensory Integration Program for long-term care residents.
• Evaluate residents and provide individualized SI assessments and treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy using SI principles and evidence-based practices.
• Improve resident engagement, comfort, behavior, and quality of life with SI interventions.
• Train, mentor, and support therapy staff in SI techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing, activities, social services, and other team members to integrate SI into care plans.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation per facility, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

PT license

OTR license

Sensory integration

Leadership

Communication

Staff education

Education

Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Join Our Team at Santa Rosa Post Acute Lead Sensory Integration Therapist (PT or OTR)-Full Time Santa Rosa Post Acute – Santa Rosa, CA $85-$90/hour

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.

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 respond to 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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.