Respiratory Therapist

ProResp, Inc; Orillia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Orillia is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. The role entails providing respiratory treatments, patient education, and supportive team collaboration. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health care, paid vacations, and a relocation incentive. This position promotes a patient-centered approach in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

3 weeks paid vacation

Company vehicle

Paid professional liability insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered (or able to register) with the CRTO.
• Must possess a valid, full Class G Driver's license.
• Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies to patients.
• Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with patients and other health care professionals.

Skills

Clinical expertise in respiratory therapies

Patient education skills

Effective communication

Assessment and active listening skills

Education

Registered with the CRTO

Tools

CPAP equipment

Job description

Overview

Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist
Royal ProResp (Orillia, Ontario) — Full-time salaried employment; Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Relocation incentive: $15,000 relocation incentive plus relocation expenses. This is a one-time incentive designed to bolster the team in the Barrie and Orillia region addressing a period of resource scarcity. The offer is unique and applicable only to qualified, selected applicants interested in moving to the stated region. Royal ProResp serves the greater Barrie and Orillia region and is one of the largest operations in ProResp, providing a challenging scope of practice within a supportive team environment.

ProResp Inc. is the largest Ontario-owned provider of home respiratory services and the first to offer homecare services with the RRT as the primary healthcare provider. Today we continue our 44-year journey as homecare pioneers providing complex airway management and exceptional patient-centric respiratory care within communities. We promote a safe, inclusive, socially responsible environment where you will work collaboratively as part of a diverse team passionate about helping people breathe. Every employee at ProResp plays a part in assisting our patients in achieving their desired level of independence and quality of life. A video to learn more about being a Respiratory Therapist at ProResp is available upon request.

Duties

• Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community, in a safe and effective manner.
• Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment; develop and support patient-centered care plans; conduct thorough respiratory assessments.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with patients, their families and other health care professionals in the circle of care.
• Determine resource and visit requirements and funding eligibility necessary to maintain the highest standard of appropriate patient care; utilize effective assessment and active listening skills virtually, by phone, and in person.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary determined by experience
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start (quickly moving to 4 weeks paid after 2 years)
• Company vehicle including expenses (gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, winter tires, etc)
• Paid professional liability Insurance
• Paid CRTO and RTSO registrations
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Annual incentive payment program
• Company growth incentive program
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental, disability, EAP, and pension plan
• Corporate cell phone
• Business casual environment with scrubs allowance
• Paid on-call availability and paid call-out time
• Consideration provided for relocation allowance

Additional information

• An organization committed to a patient-centric model of care.
• Reliable employment with consistent daytime business hours in an organization with over 40 years of steady business growth providing ongoing advancement opportunities.
• A positive, ethical and socially inclusive work environment that is supportive of professional development and career advancement.
• Team-oriented environments with dedicated colleagues sharing your respiratory passion.
• A voice in employee surveys and open-door dialogue with all levels of management.

Business hours of work

• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
• Participation in the shared (paid) emergency on-call rotation.

To be qualified

• Registered (or able to register) with the CRTO. GRT status accepted.
• Must possess a valid, full Class G Driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required.
• Clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin of the face or neck when the use of a N95 respirator is required during duties for worker protection.

This is a current and available opportunity with a growing, highly reputable organization. To learn more about our company please visit our website at www.proresp.com.

ProResp Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation during recruiting, please contact Human Resources at 519-686-2615.