Respiratory Therapist

Acadiana Management Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts

Job summary

A healthcare management company in Lafayette is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at AMG Specialty Hospital. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a long-term acute care setting, managing complex medical conditions requiring advanced respiratory interventions. Candidates must possess an active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and 1-3 years of related experience, with an ability to efficiently communicate patient conditions with the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three years of related work experience.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the long-term acute care setting.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition.
• Respond to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Skills

Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

Completion of an approved respiratory care program

Job description

Shift Type (Clinical Positions): Night Shift

Summary

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in theLafayettemarket, you will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is an employee owned company!

AMG Specialty Hospital – Lafayetteis part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization.We are located in the heart of South Lafayette on the 4 th floor of Park Place Surgical Hospital.

AMG Specialty Hospital –LafayetteisseekingPRN Respiratory Therapist for Night Shifts.Some of the medical conditions that are commonly treated include but are not limited to; Respiratory Failure requiring ventilation, vapotherm, high flow, bipap, cpap, and nasal cannula. Depending on the complexity of these patients, they can require sedation/pain management, pressor management, and cardiac/anti-arrhythmic management. Complicated infections requiring long-term IV antibiotics. Chronic non-healing wounds requiring extensive treatment with wound vacs and frequent dressing changes. RN’s will be responsible for direct and indirect patient care in the long-term acute care setting. Ability to communicate with physicians, CCO/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in conditionor response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Shift Differentials are paid for allNight and WeekendShifts!

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference withAMG Specialty Hospital –Lafayette!

• Completion of an approved respiratory care program
• Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification
• Minimum of one to three years of related work experience.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

About Us

AMG Specialty Hospital – Lafayette is Lafayette’s newest state-of-the- art Long Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs.

Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes.

AMG Specialty Hospital – Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer.