Speech Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), a proud part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our outstanding Therapies Team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Located in the scenic and historic community of Lander, WY, WLRC operates an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a new Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). We offer a rich history and a bright future dedicated to compassionate care and active treatment for our residents.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Provide comprehensive communication, mealtime, oral motor, and hearing components of functional assessments for your caseload.
• Develop and coordinate therapeutic programming to ensure active, individualized treatment, including training and in-service for staff.
• Monitor therapy interventions monthly, providing clear and timely written progress notes.
• Lead the mealtime challenges class and other specialty subjects, ensuring staff are expertly trained in communication, therapeutic mealtimes, and oral motor skills.
• Coordinate the development, creation, construction, and maintenance of Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for non-verbal residents.
• Order and maintain essential mealtime and communication equipment and develop necessary evaluation and training kits.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member on special committees and assist with community consultations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

In-depth knowledge of the principles, techniques, and rehabilitation practices in Speech and Hearing Therapy. Thorough understanding of all relevant regulations, laws, professional ethics, and standard practices for Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Services. Proven ability to develop individualized programs and perform assessments and interventions related to oral motor skills, mealtime function, and audiology. Demonstrated skills in decision-making, self-direction, organization, and effective prioritization of work. Competency in using computers and applicable software applications for clinical and administrative tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and effectively with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public. Capacity to adapt to change, find common ground, respect differing professional expertise, and participate effectively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Comfort and skill in working with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors. Familiarity with professional research methods.

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Licensure or eligible for licensure in the State of Wyoming as a Speech Pathologist.

Recognize through sight and sounds, emergencies, and behavior management situations and physically respond to them. Must be able to safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, positioning, and lifting people with multiple and severe disabilities. Ability to monitor sounds, noises, location of residents, etc. in order to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.