Respiratory Therapist

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a self-motivated full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide essential clinical care and collaborate with staff to ensure high standards of quality care. The ideal candidate will hold a valid NY State license and have experience in respiratory therapy, providing an opportunity to impact patient lives positively.

Benefits

Friendly, collaborative team environment

Excellent training and clinical education

Free parking on site

On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

Full Benefits include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred, 2 years preferable.
• Strong communication and follow up skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement resident care on assigned units.
• Conduct resident assessments and treatment interventions.

Skills

Communication

Follow up skills

Education

New York State Respiratory Therapist license

BLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Full Time

Now hiring for the 8:30am-4:30pm shift!

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking a self-motivated, outgoing and team-oriented individual for a Full Time Respiratory Therapist position. This is an exciting position and key clinical role, providing staff support and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that standards of quality care are achieved on a consistent basis.

The Respiratory Therapist reports to the Director of Nursing Education and Quality Assurance and is responsible for the coordination and implementation of resident care on assigned units. Some of your daily activities will include resident assessments, treatment, and implementing interventions of Respiratory Therapist scope of practice.

About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Why Work at Parker

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results

• Excellent training and clinical education

• Accessible via public transportation

• Free parking on site for all staff

• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

• Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

Position Qualifications

• Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist (2 years preferable)

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

• Strong communication and follow up skills