Respiratory Therapist (PRN DAYS)

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide essential consultation services within their facilities. The role involves making evaluations on respiratory services and counseling patients and staff to meet their respiratory therapy needs.

The ideal candidate is a licensed therapist with at least 3 years of experience, preferably in Critical Care or ER, and the position requires fluency in English and current BLS certification. Additional meetings and duties will be part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required.
• 3+ years' experience in respiratory therapy, required.
• Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to administration regarding respiratory service needs.
• Counsel patients, staff, and families on respiratory therapy necessities.
• Review sanitation in line with current standards.

Skills

Consultation skills

BLS certification

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation for the facility. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide the services of a qualified therapeutic respiratory technician. The sole responsibility of the Registered Respiratory Therapist shall be to provide guidance and counsel to the facilities respiratory services program.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide consultation to the administration and staff regarding planning, policy, development and priority setting based on initial and on‑going evaluations of the respiratory service needs
• Provide respiratory therapy consultation to any resident in the facility in accordance with physician's orders
• Counsel the patient, staff and family with regards to the patient's respiratory therapy needs
• Make appropriate referrals for continuing respiratory care
• Review sanitation in accordance with current standards

Other Job Functions

• Travel to all facility locations as required
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Texas, required
• Current BLS certification, required
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• 3+ years' experience, required
• Critical Care or ER experience, preferred
• Experience writing policies and procedures, preferred
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.