Respiratory Therapist - Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)

Quest; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team, focusing on individualized patient care and respiratory health. The role involves managing client treatment in collaboration with healthcare professionals and providing training to staff on respiratory devices. With responsibilities spanning across client locations in Tampa and Brandon, the ideal candidate will be certified and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Student loan repayment assistance

Qualifications

• Unrestricted registered or certified Respiratory Therapist required.
• Florida Driver’s License needed with no more than two moving violations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow multi-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage client care for optimal respiratory status.
• Develop treatment plans for Respiratory Therapy.
• Train nursing staff on devices for respiratory health.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Functional math

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview:
Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision:
At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits:
Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.

This role will travel between two client locations in Tampa and Brandon.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage client care to achieve optimal respiratory status
• Completes an assessment of client’s respiratory needs based on referral
• Develops a treatment plan for Respiratory Therapy to include type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, as approved by the physician
• Develops and provides training to nursing staff on devices to improve respiratory health such as apnea monitors, suction machines, CPT vest, cough assist machines, portable suction, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, humidifiers, oxygen concentrators, e-tanks, nebulizers, and ventilators
• Monitor client's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, oxygen saturation, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with RN, HCC, or DON if adverse reactions occur
• Assesses client's cardio-respiratory status on weekly basis
• Monitors administration of oxygen andmedicated aerosol therapyto manage and control breathing related abnormalities
• Available for on-call to address client respiratory emergencies
• Travels between two client locations (Brandon and Tampa)
• Reports to work during inclement weather to ensure client respiratory needs are addressed

Qualifications

• Unrestricted registered or certified Respiratory Therapist required
• Associate's degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
• Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling, understand and follow multi-steps written and verbal instructions
• Use functional math, analyze, and assess data, and determine appropriate actions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans