Pulmonary Rehab RT

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Danbury, CT to train patients with pulmonary disease in an outpatient setting. The role includes education and exercise instruction as part of a structured program.

The position requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, CT license, and RRT credential, with BLS for Healthcare Providers. Prior pulmonary rehab experience is preferred and benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Current CT license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary rehab education and exercise classes group or 1:1 twice weekly for 6 weeks.
• Oversee the alumni maintenance exercise program offered 3 times weekly.
• Provide airway clearance 1:1 sessions per physician order.
• Perform 6 Minute Walk Tests.
• Fulfils all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist

CT License as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation - is responsible for facilitating the training of patients with pulmonary disease inan outpatient setting. Responsibilities of the program include instructing patients with how to live with chronic disease providing education and exercise.

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation - is responsible for facilitating the training of patients with pulmonary disease inan outpatient setting. Responsibilities of the program include instructing patients with how to live with chronic disease providing education and exercise.

Responsibilities

• Provides pulmonary rehab program education and exercise classes either group or 1:1 two times per week for 6 weeks
• Oversees the alumni maintenance exercise program offered 3 times per week
• Provides airway clearance 1:1 sessions per physician order
• Performs 6 Minute Walk Tests
• Fulfills all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Department leadership

Education Skills Experience

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
• Minimum of 3 years job related experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• State of Ct License as Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS for health care providers
• Microsoft office skills - Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Other Information

Pulmonary rehabilitation experience preferred.

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
• Minimum of 3 years job related experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• State of Ct License as Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS for health care providers
• Microsoft office skills - Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:LRESP,RESP,BLS
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 140
Department: Pulmonary Rehab
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly
Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.