Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Academic Medicine

UVA Health; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term Disability

Health Saving Plans

Certification and Education Support

Descripción de la vacante

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse settings. You will support patient stabilization, disease management, and recovery in a high-acuity academic medical center.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, hands-on patient education, and contribution to rounds and care discussions.

Formación

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• 12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, Virginia license, BLS, NBRC Specialty Credential within 2 years.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver respiratory therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatments.
• Manage ventilation, oxygen delivery, and airway support devices.
• Collaborate with care team to implement plans.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and equipment.
• Document care to ensure continuity and safety.

Conocimientos

Acute/critical care experience

Clinical judgment

Patient assessment

Educación

CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program

Descripción del empleo

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse settings. You will support patient stabilization, disease management, and recovery in a high-acuity academic medical center.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, hands-on patient education, and contribution to rounds and care discussions.