Respiratory Therapist PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Conroe LLC; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Conroe LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist PRN to join our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will assess patients, deliver therapies, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore respiratory function and quality of life.

The role emphasizes ventilator management, airway clearance, and precise documentation, with ongoing equipment maintenance and safety in a fast-paced rehab setting.

Qualifications

• RRT credential NBRC is required.
• Current, unencumbered Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the practicing state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred or required in AZ.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, including function testing and ABG interpretation.
• Provide therapies: oxygen, aerosols, chest physiotherapy, ventilation management, airway clearance.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use.
• Document treatment plans, progress notes, and responses to therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, and other team members to plan care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Airway clearance

Education & teaching

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Description

ROLE TYPE: PRN

Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary disorders within our inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the goal of restoring optimal respiratory function and quality of life for our patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, including pulmonary function testing, interpretation of blood gas results, and evaluation of patient response to treatments.
• Treatment Delivery: Provide a range of respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, mechanical ventilation management, and airway clearance techniques.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and family members about respiratory conditions, self-management techniques, and proper use of respiratory equipment.
• Documentation: Accurately maintain patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and responses to therapy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create and monitor integrated care plans.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the safe and proper operation of respiratory equipment, including calibration and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current, unencumbered license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Current ACLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred, but required in AZ.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care or inpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management.