Respiratory Therapist

Melrose HealthCare; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Melrose Healthcare is seeking an exceptional Respiratory Therapist to join our team at our Melrose Healthcare facility in Massachusetts. This opportunity emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and a supportive work environment, with emphasis on quality outcomes.

Join a facility committed to care and compassion, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy in a skilled nursing setting, apply today.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted license in respiratory therapy in the state.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct delivery of respiratory care services per laws and regulations.
• Coordinate execution of respiratory care per physician orders, AAARC guidelines, and Board regulations.
• Monitor and report key respiratory care indicators to improve outcomes and compliance.
• Develop and implement processes to lead and direct respiratory care including screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and documentation.
• Ensure proper documentation, billing and coding for residents receiving respiratory care services.

Education

Respiratory therapy licensure

Job description

Melrose Healthcare is seeking an exceptional Respiratory Therapist

Currently seeking an exceptional Respiratory Therapist to join our team in our Melrose Healthcare facility. Are you looking for a great employment opportunity? Are you passionate about your Respiratory Therapist career, then look no further, come and join our great team here at Melrose Healthcare! #Teamwork&enjoymentinworkingtogether #Care&Compassion #Weappreciateyou #Wearecommittedtoyou #Longevity #Health&wellness #Thisisus

Pay Range: $45.00 - $52.00

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of respiratory care services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of respiratory care services in accordance with physician’s orders, the American Association of Respiratory Care, and the Respiratory Care Board of Massachusetts.
• Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility’s key performance respiratory care indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators.
• Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of respiratory care to the Director of Nursing to determine the need for action such as re-education or revisions related to the facility’s outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and/or customer satisfaction.
• Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of respiratory care services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving respiratory care services.

Required Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist must possess:

• A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
• Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment preferred.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care preferred.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.