Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

We are searching for a highly motivated, flexible, organized, skilled respiratory therapist who has experience in a rehab center and possesses great communication skills to put the "therapy" into respiratory therapy. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this position can be for you. The position is within a skilled nursing facility. As a long-term respiratory therapist, your role would involve providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders, and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Your primary responsibility would be to assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and provide treatment to our long-term population.

Job Description

• Develops and maintains systems which build and enhance the facility's reputation for being the unparalleled provider of respiratory therapy and demonstrates the facility's approach to interdisciplinary care.
• Monitors the financial performance of the respiratory therapy department and effectively seeks methods to improve this performance while ensuring that the standards are consistently observed.
• Contributes to professional development of self and facility's staff.
• Aids in building and maintaining the facility's reputation as the unparalleled respiratory therapy provider by contribution as a professional member of the staff.
• Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facilities clinical procedures.
• Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with CareRite Centers, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
• Consistently demonstrates facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the respiratory community.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Skills applicable to clinical discipline.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of current payment system.
• Knowledge and ability to carry out strategic operational plans.
• Basic knowledge of Minimal Data Set.
• Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect the respiratory system.
• Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing, and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to supervise staff of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to express ideas and information clearly, concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, and officials of other departments.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required.
• Other education and experience may be considered.