Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Out Patient Pulmonary Rehab

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.
• Assist in the development of exercise prescriptions and protocols and supervise exercise therapy.
• Assess patients based on their medical history for admission into the Pulmonary Rehab.
• Manage care plans and new patient intakes.
• Provide support with oxygen administration and titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation.
• Monitor SpO2 saturations for every patient.
• Provide education for patients on breathing mechanics and coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Assist patients in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification principles.
• Fulfill all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position.
• Perform 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.