Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

UVA Health; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team in planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized respiratory care. The role emphasizes compassionate patient relationships and adherence to current policies and procedures.

The incumbent will maintain competency, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and may be asked to travel between campus and remote facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree/Certificate required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Licensed by the National Board of Respiratory Care and current RCP licensure in applicable state required.
• BLS required on hire; ACLS, NRP, PALS within 90 days of hire.
• VA State Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Establishes an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and support system and collaborates with physicians and team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a respiratory plan of care.
• Maintains clinical and professional competencies per department policies and state requirements.
• Communicates plan of care and patient progress to the care team and documentation in the medical record.
• Manages and provides respiratory care and related equipment as assigned and supports safety and quality improvement.

Job description

UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team in planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized respiratory care. The role emphasizes compassionate patient relationships and adherence to current policies and procedures.

The incumbent will maintain competency, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and may be asked to travel between campus and remote facilities as needed.