Pulmonary Rehab Therapist - St. Charles Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health Partners; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners seeks a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist to oversee patient care in outpatient pulmonary rehab. Responsibilities include coordinating rehabilitation programs, assessing patient needs, and ensuring timely access to services. Candidates must have extensive experience in respiratory therapy, with certifications in RRT, BLS, and ACLS. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Five years clinical Respiratory Therapy experience with at least 2 years in a critical care setting required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify exercise as needed.
• Perform emergency measures for patients with respiratory arrests.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge in Cardiovascular Diseases

Technical Knowledge in Pulmonary Diseases

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist helps coordinate and implement the outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program with the primary purpose of restoring the pulmonary rehabilitation patient to an optimal level of function and alleviate the symptoms and complications of their respiratory impairment. Provides care based on the needs of the patient with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, education needs, and level of understanding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Orients new referrals to Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Assesses the pulmonary risk factors and function and establishes individual patient goals for the pulmonary rehabilitation program

Instructs patients on the basic components of the exercise including warm-up, aerobic exercise and cool-down. Instructs patients in self-monitoring techniques such as RPE and pulse.

Oversees and documents the physical conditioning and progress of the patient. Evaluates the patient’s progress, making appropriate modifications in the exercise as needed.

Assures all patient evaluations are performed and results sent to the physician.

Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden developments in patients such as respiratory arrest

Remains up to date on current transition and outpatient support programs available to patients with respiratory disease.

Supports and meets with patients who are in the hospital and would benefit from transitional and outpatient programs offered to develop the best plan, using shared-decision making and teach back.

Identify ways of increasing referral base and ensuring timely access into PR once referral is received.

Perform all staff Respiratory Care Practitioner duties and responsibilities as described in Respiratory Care Practitioner position description.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated): RRT, BLS, ACLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:Five years clinical Respiratory Therapy experience with at least 2 years in a critical care setting required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Excellent communication skills and able to work independently with excellent organizational skills. Technical knowledge in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]