Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order. Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment. Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration. Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results. Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions. Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff. Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals. Precise documentation is required at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Qualifications <ul> <li>Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required</li> <li>Must have knowledge of and expertise for geriatric population and/or rehabilitation</li> <li>Current and valid RRT or CRT license</li> <li>Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program</li> <li>Active Respiratory Care license in the state you will be working</li> <li>CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment</li> <li>Geriatric and rehabilitation experience preferred</li> <li>Experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a long-term care facility, pulmonary rehabilitation department, LTAC, or hospital setting</li> <li>Excellent organizational and communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision</li> <li>Compassionate and caring attitude</li> <li>Ability to perform necessary documentation and maintain productivity guidelines</li> <li>Ability to lift and or move items with weights of 10-35lbs using proper lifting techniques and asking for assistance when necessary</li> <li>Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment</li> <li>May be climbing, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, standing, walking or lifting</li> </ul> Pay range: $24.74 - $40.07 per hour Category: Respiratory Therapy<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?TyjQeh3p4%2fOBKV3aGN7NVQm" width="0" height="0" />

**Respiratory Therapist**

Bethesda brings out the best in talented, caring people! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

**Job Description**

- Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physician's order.
- Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs and breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Read prescriptions, physician's orders, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
- Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence.
- Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment.
- Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration.
- Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results.
- Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary functions.
- Communicate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff.
- Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals.
- Precise documentation is required at all times.
- May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

**Requirements**

- Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
- Must have knowledge of and expertise for geriatric population and/or rehabilitation.
- Current and valid RRT or CRT license.
- Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
- Active Respiratory Care license in the state you will be working.
- CPR certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
- Geriatric and rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a long-term care facility, pulmonary rehabilitation department, LTAC, or hospital setting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision.
- Compassionate and caring attitude.
- Ability to perform necessary documentation and maintain productivity guidelines.
- Ability to lift and or move items with weights of 10-35 lbs using proper lifting techniques and asking for assistance when necessary.
- Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment.
- May be climbing, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, standing, walking or lifting.

**Benefits**

- Pay range: $24.74 - $40.07 per hour.

Respiratory Therapist

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) carries out treatment programs to achieve optional patient outcomes. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation and is able to formulate priorities for patient treatment. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modifies interventions as needed to achieve the desired outcome. Consults with OT for exchange of information, ideas and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Provides caretaker training which addresses relevant patient needs for discharge. Provides this education in a manner that allows the caretaker to effectively learn skills needed to care for the patient after discharge. Anticipates patient's equipment and education needs for discharge in a timely manner. Communicates discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth transition from skilled services to home/nursing home. Assistant will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately where applicable. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assist with orientation of new department staff, students or nursing home employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of health care team to promote interdisciplinary team goals. Demonstrates as awareness of patient issues that indicate the need for further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Qualifications <ul> <li>An associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum</li> <li>Active license in the state you will be working</li> <li>CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment</li> <li>One to two years experience with geriatrics preferred, qualified new graduates will be considered</li> <li>Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally</li> <li>Possess responsibility, initiative, and honesty</li> <li>Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations</li> <li>Requires extensive mobility: transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles</li> <li>Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks</li> </ul> Pay range: $22.69 - $36.54 per hour Category: Occupational Therapy<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XksNG9HqOISaEbfPShAyrws" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)**

Bethesda brings out the best in talented, caring people! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

**Job Description**

- Carry out treatment programs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Obtain relevant information from initial evaluation and formulate priorities for patient treatment.
- Assess the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modify interventions as needed to achieve the desired outcome.
- Consult with OT for exchange of information, ideas, and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide caretaker training which addresses relevant patient needs for discharge.
- Anticipate patient's equipment and education needs for discharge in a timely manner.
- Communicate discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth transition from skilled services to home/nursing home.
- Carry out administrative duties; department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe.
- Delegate to/supervise aides appropriately where applicable.
- Progress students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives.
- Assist with orientation of new department staff, students, or nursing home employees requiring mobility training.
- Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.
- Communicate relevant patient information to other members of the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary team goals.
- Demonstrate awareness of patient issues that indicate the need for further medical attention and communicate with nurses and physicians.
- Seek supervision as needed.
- May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

**Requirements**

- An associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
- Active license in the state you will be working.
- CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
- One to two years experience with geriatrics preferred; qualified new graduates will be considered.
- Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally.
- Possess responsibility, initiative, and honesty.
- Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations.
- Requires extensive mobility: transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles.
- Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks.

**Benefits**

- Pay range: $22.69 - $36.54 per hour.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary Delivers Occupational Therapy Services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. Assists in coordinating programs designed to assist patient in achieving the highest level of function possible. Therapist will evaluate, plan & implement the Treatment program. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals. Provides caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention. Establishes discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs. Therapist will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or hospital employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of health care team to promote interdisciplinary team goals. Demonstrates an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Job Qualifications <ul> <li>Bachelor Master of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum</li> <li>Current state license</li> <li>CPR certified or willing to obtain within six months of employment</li> <li>One to two of years experience with geriatrics preferred</li> <li>Qualified new graduates will be considered</li> <li>Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty</li> <li>Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations</li> <li>Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles</li> <li>Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks</li> </ul> Pay range: $32.03 - $52.86 per hour Category: Occupational Therapy<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6QMmcllrzk1Q3QtWYp7sGQj" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist**

Bethesda brings out the best in talented, caring people! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

**Job Description**

- Delivers Occupational Therapy Services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function.
- Assists in coordinating programs designed to assist patients in achieving the highest level of function possible.
- Evaluates, plans, and implements the treatment program.
- Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals.
- Provides caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention.
- Establishes discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs.
- Carries out administrative duties; department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe.
- Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately.
- Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives.
- Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or hospital employees requiring mobility training.
- Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and families.
- Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary team goals.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physicians.
- Seeks supervision as needed.
- May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
- Current state license.
- CPR certified or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
- One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred; qualified new graduates will be considered.
- Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative, and honesty.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations.
- Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles.
- Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks.

**Benefits**

- Pay range: $32.03 - $52.86 per hour.

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