Respiratory Therapist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPO/HDHP)

HSA/FSA options

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with quarterly events

Earned Time Off (vacation accrual)

CE opportunities & reimbursement

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Flagstaff, Arizona seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join a premier inpatient rehabilitation facility.

The role supports patients recovering from strokes and orthopedic injuries with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized neurological rehab. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Flagstaff, Arizona

Part Time and Per Diem options available.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona is a premier inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Northern Arizona region. We specialize in comprehensive rehab care for individuals recovering from strokes, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating conditions.

Our experienced rehab team provides intensive, customized therapy programs – including physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and specialized neurological rehabilitation – all focused on helping patients regain abilities and confidence.

Nestled in Flagstaff’s beautiful setting, our hospital offers a warm, healing environment with state-of-the-art equipment such as a therapy gym and even a therapeutic pool.

Accredited and part of a nationally acclaimed healthcare network, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps each patient reach their optimal recovery.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits: Full Time / Part Time

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance: Full Time / Part Time

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:Full Time

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.