Physical Therapist Rehabilitative Care Specialist 2026-00717

Wyoming Life Resource Center

The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) is a state-operated residential and treatment campus in Lander. We operate a Skilled Nursing Facility and an Intermediate Care Facility for residents with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, and mental health challenges.

This position focuses on long-term functional mobility. Because we are a state facility, our therapists work without insurance billing quotas, allowing for a primary focus on resident progress and equipment needs. You will work on a multidisciplinary team to manage a consistent caseload in a modern clinical setting.

Why You Will Love Working Here

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 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• And MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Essential Functions

• Acts as an active member of an interdisciplinary team for a caseload of residents.
• Performs therapeutic evaluations of residents to include, 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of physical therapy practice, principles, and procedures.

Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, and neurology related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal function and disability, seating systems, ambulation aides, and a variety of therapeutic equipment.

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques.

Knowledge of treatment hazards and precautionary measures.

Ability to write assessments, job aides, and guidelines and the ability to teach and train others.

Ability to work as a team member.

Ability to conduct work activities in a self-motivated and disciplined manner.

Skills in verbal and written communication and the ability to communicate in a positive manner with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.

Ability to use a computer and applicable software applications.

Knowledge of and ability to perform basic First Aid and CPR.

Knowledge of behavioral management techniques.

Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.

Necessary Special Requirements

• 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 clients, etc. in order to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
• Ability to use behavior management techniques and intervene during resident behavior episodes.

Supplemental Information

The 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.