Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Relocation Incentive

ProResp, Inc; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Kingston is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. Responsibilities include providing respiratory therapies, patient education, and developing care plans. The ideal candidate will be registered with the CRTO and possess a valid Class G driver's license. This position offers competitive salary, relocation incentives, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

3 weeks paid vacation

Company vehicle with expenses

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Registered (or able to register) with the CRTO.
• Must possess a valid, full Class G Drivers’ license with a safe driving history.
• Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in respiratory therapies to patients.
• Educate patients on safe use of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Build positive relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical expertise in respiratory therapies

Patient education

Assessment and active listening skills

Education

Registered with the CRTO

Valid full Class G Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist, Kingston ProResp, Full-time salaried employment, Monday-Friday. 9am - 5pm.

Offering a $15,000 Relocation Incentive plus relocation expenses.

This is a one-time incentive designed specifically to bolster our team in the Kingston region addressing a period of resource scarcity. As such, this one-time offer is unique and is only applicable to this particular situation, offered only to those qualified, selected applicants interested in moving to the stated region. Kingston ProResp offers an attractive scope of practice for an experienced professional to serve a patient base heavily reliant on complex care airway management. An excellent opportunity to specialize and expand your skills in a challenging and rewarding 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. Please view our video to learn more about being a Respiratory Therapist at ProResp: Website: www.proresp.com

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.

Compensation and 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

Other Employee Benefits

• 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

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

Qualifications

• Registered (or able to register) with the CRTO.
• Must possess a valid, full Class G Drivers’ 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.

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.