Physical Therapist – Rehabilitative Care Specialist 2026-00717

Posting number: 2026-00717

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Life Resource Center

Job classification: HSPT09 - PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous, Athletics & Fitness, Allied Health, Sports & Physical Education, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

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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Human Resource Contact:  Tammy / 307-335-6784 / tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov


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

• 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. 

Examples of duties

KNOWLEDGE: 

 

• Knowledge of physical therapy practice, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, and neurology related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal fun