Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Ernest Health; Weslaco (TX); In loco; USD 36.000 - 47.000; Part-time

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Medical plan

FSA/HSA

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Wellness program

Paid time off

CE reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, TX is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team of dedicated caregivers. We provide inpatient rehabilitation after strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other conditions in a comprehensive rehab setting.

This role supports patient care with respiratory therapies, lab functions, and adherence to our guiding principles. We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing education, competitive pay, and a supportive bilingual

Competenze

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment and collaborate with others.

Mansioni

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions related to respiratory care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments.
• Adheres to the hospital's mission and guiding principles.

Conoscenze

Current state license as a Respiratory

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

Teamwork and communication

Descrizione del lavoro

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.