Occupational Therapist: Innovative, Team-Driven Care

Wyoming Life Resource Center; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander, WY, seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services to residents in an ICF and SNF setting. This role covers evaluations, treatment planning, and program development within a collaborative care model.

Responsibilities include team participation, development of interventions for daily living, work, and leisure activities, and coordination with the TE Shop for equipment needs. Eligible Wyoming licensure required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum)
• 0–3 years progressive OT experience
• Wyoming licensure or eligibility to practice as an OT

Responsibilities

• 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 on 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 resident's ability to participate in pre-vocational, vocational, leisure activities, and ADLs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander, WY, seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services to residents in an ICF and SNF setting. This role covers evaluations, treatment planning, and program development within a collaborative care model.

Responsibilities include team participation, development of interventions for daily living, work, and leisure activities, and coordination with the TE Shop for equipment needs. Eligible Wyoming licensure required.