Wyoming Life Resource Center
Physical Therapist 2025-02592
Wyoming Life Resource Center, Lander, Wyoming, United States, 82520
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This position provides physical therapy services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, including individuals who have intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, and mental health challenges. WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility – the first of its kind in the nation. WLRC is truly an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future!
Responsibilities
Acts as an active member of an interdisciplinary team for a caseload of residents.
Performs therapeutic evaluations of residents including, but not limited to, the evaluation of assistive and adaptive devices, environmental barriers, ergonomics, body mechanics, gait, locomotion and balance, motor function, muscle control, etc.
Provide assessments, document intervention plans, and track progress.
Evaluate each individual on the caseload on an ongoing basis and develop and implement therapeutic treatment programs based on evaluation findings.
Provide therapeutic activities that will improve daily living skills, vocational skills, and leisure skills and enhance functional performance.
Evaluate individual needs for therapeutic adaptive equipment and assist in the design and/or purchase. Train and monitor its use.
Monitor equipment for repair, modifications, replacement, or discontinuation.
Train, educate, and monitor staff in therapeutic skills and activities that support the established intervention plan.
Consult with medical providers, family members, case managers, and direct care staff regarding resident needs.
Assist in the design and implementation of specific therapeutic programs such as aquatic therapy.
Train staff in safe handling and positioning of clients.
In conjunction with medical providers, designate individuals to be seen at specialty orthotic clinics. Consult with orthotics and monitor orthotic use. Recommend and obtain modified footwear to meet individual needs and assist in getting repairs to footwear as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Physical Therapy)
Experience 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Physical Therapy)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Wyoming as a Physical Therapist.
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This position provides physical therapy services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, including individuals who have intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, and mental health challenges. WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility – the first of its kind in the nation. WLRC is truly an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future!
Responsibilities
Acts as an active member of an interdisciplinary team for a caseload of residents.
Performs therapeutic evaluations of residents including, but not limited to, the evaluation of assistive and adaptive devices, environmental barriers, ergonomics, body mechanics, gait, locomotion and balance, motor function, muscle control, etc.
Provide assessments, document intervention plans, and track progress.
Evaluate each individual on the caseload on an ongoing basis and develop and implement therapeutic treatment programs based on evaluation findings.
Provide therapeutic activities that will improve daily living skills, vocational skills, and leisure skills and enhance functional performance.
Evaluate individual needs for therapeutic adaptive equipment and assist in the design and/or purchase. Train and monitor its use.
Monitor equipment for repair, modifications, replacement, or discontinuation.
Train, educate, and monitor staff in therapeutic skills and activities that support the established intervention plan.
Consult with medical providers, family members, case managers, and direct care staff regarding resident needs.
Assist in the design and implementation of specific therapeutic programs such as aquatic therapy.
Train staff in safe handling and positioning of clients.
In conjunction with medical providers, designate individuals to be seen at specialty orthotic clinics. Consult with orthotics and monitor orthotic use. Recommend and obtain modified footwear to meet individual needs and assist in getting repairs to footwear as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Physical Therapy)
Experience 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Physical Therapy)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Wyoming as a Physical Therapist.
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