Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Sacramento Rehab; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist on a per diem basis in Sacramento, California. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with breathing disorders within an inpatient rehab setting, with responsibilities for primary respiratory care treatments.

The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care and a team-driven culture, with opportunities to contribute to quality outcomes. California license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification.
• One year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Current state license as a Respiratory

Current CPR Certification

One year acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Sacramento, California

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital clinically ranked in the Top 10% of all rehabilitation hospitals nationwide.

We offer high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the Sacramento region. We specialize in treating individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating medical events.

Our team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals provides comprehensive therapy services – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies – utilizing advanced techniques and equipment in our hospital.

We pride ourselves on our warm, team-oriented culture where patient success is our top priority.

Joint Commission-accredited and aligned with national best practices, Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital delivers patient-centered care that is effective, efficient, and tailored to help each person reach their fullest recovery potential.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is \"You Spoke, We Listened\". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.


• Current CPR Certification required.


• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.


• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary
USD $38.50/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $46.01/Hr.