Occupational Therapist 2025-00850
Occupational Therapist 2025-00850
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18-05-2025
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position provides Occupational Therapy services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander. We have had exciting changes happen at our new facility! WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). We have also adopted the Green House model of care.
Located in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains Lander is an outdoor lovers paradise! Various outdoor activities can be enjoyed such as fishing hunting camping ATVing rock climbing hiking snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and Lander is one of the few states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Tammy //
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Provide Occupational Therapy evaluations service objectives progress notes and program development.
- Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team for a caseload of residents. Attend ISPs team meetings and care conferences.
- Develop treatment plans and provide interventions and recommendations for functional performance in daily living skills work leisure social participation motor skills etc.
- Assist staff as necessary with programs job aids and guidelines.
- Teach Physical Challenges classes to new and current staff.
- Evaluate the need for specialized or adaptive equipment. Order maintain and replace equipment and materials as needed.
- Work with the Therapeutic Equipment (TE) Shop to design and develop needed equipment and materials.
- Evaluate residents for wheelchairs customized seating systems and all appropriate support.
- Monitor systems for fit and function making adaptations modifications and recommendations when needed.
- Evaluate the need for splinting interventions. Order or fabricate the appropriate intervention. Develop the methodology and Orthotic Wearing Schedule. Monitor for fit function and repair.
- Provide direct treatment as indicated through professional judgment and ongoing assessments and/or referrals by medical providers.
- Provide consultative services to Interdisciplinary Team members and colleagues as needed to enhance the residents ability to participate in prevocational vocational leisure activities and ADLs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of anatomy physiology and neurology related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function kinesiology sensory processing and intellectual disability.
- Ability to write assessments job aids guidelines and the ability to teach and train others.
- Knowledge of seating systems ambulation aides and a variety of therapeutic equipment.
- Skills in verbal and written communication and communicating positively and effectively with residents staff families guardians and the public.
- Ability to use a computer and software applications.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to conduct work activities in a selfmotivated and disciplined manner.
- Ability to work with and around WLRC residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Occupational Therapy)
Experience:03 years of progressive work experience (typically in Occupational Therapy)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Wyoming as an Occupational Therapist.Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Must be able to safely move (twisting bending kneeling pushing pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
- Ability to monitor sounds noises location of residents etc. to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
- Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents.
- Skills in crisis management and the ability to intervene in a residents behavioral crisis.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in EVerify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to prescreen job applicants.
- A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the FBI for every successful applicant.
- Preemployment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safetysensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
- The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.
Supplemental Information
048Department of Health Behavioral Health Division Wyoming Life Resource Center
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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