Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital; Weslaco (TX); In loco; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

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PPO and HD Medical Plan options

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

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Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas seeks a Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to join our patient-centered rehab team. You will evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders and work closely with rehab staff to support recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate care in a bilingual environment and adherence to infection control and safety standards, with ongoing education opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Mansioni

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions related to respiratory care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments and integrates hospital principles into daily practice.

Conoscenze

Respiratory Therapist license

CPR certification

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Overview

Respiratory Therapist- PRN- Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas provides compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care to the Rio Grande Valley community. As a specialized rehabilitation hospital, we help patients recover from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through intensive, individualized therapy programs. Our team of rehabilitation experts - including physiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff - works closely with each patient to regain strength, mobility, and functional skills, using the latest therapy techniques and equipment. The hospital offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where Spanish and English are spoken to best serve our diverse patient population. Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning regional network, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care that helps patients achieve remarkable recoveries.

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.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

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.