Respiratory Therapist

Acadiana Management Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital in Lafayette seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing complex medical needs of patients with respiratory issues, providing essential care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should hold an active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License and possess relevant certifications.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Shift Differentials for Night and Weekend Shifts

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License.
• 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 physician and co-workers about changes in patient conditions.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient conditions or treatments.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Completion of an approved respiratory care program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Shift Type (Clinical Positions): Day Shift, 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 All 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’swill beresponsible 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.