Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Out Patient Pulmonary Rehab

Whittier Health Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Respiratory Therapist for their outpatient pulmonary rehab program. The candidate will be responsible for patient assessments, developing exercise protocols, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• B.S. or A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure and certification in relevant fields.
• Experience with adult rehabilitation and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the patient care team to drive patient goals.
• Assist in developing exercise prescriptions and protocols.
• Manage care plans and assess patients for rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient Care

Exercise Management

Oxygen Administration

Education on Breathing Mechanics

Education

B.S. or A.S. in Respiratory Therapy

CRT or RRT credential

Current licensure by the Division of Registration

Certification in BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford
Per Diem

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team as the subject matter expert to drive patients to their goals
• Assists in the development of exercise prescriptions and protocols and supervises exercise therapy.
• Assess patients based on their medical history for admission into the Pulmonary Rehab
• Manages care plans and new patient intakes
• Provides support with oxygen administration and titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation.
• Monitors SpO2 saturations for every patient
• Provides education for patients on breathing mechanics and coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Assists patients in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification principles.
• Fulfill all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Department leadership

Prerequisites:

• B.S., or A.S.in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of MA.
• Certification in BLS for the Healthcare provider.
• Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.