Weekend Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plans

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse clinical settings, contributing to stabilization, management, and recovery.

This role supports advanced care in an academic medical center, with a Weekend Program offering a 12-month schedule of 48 weekends and enhanced compensation; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• 12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification, Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) expected within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care therapies and interventions in accordance with physician orders and evidence-based protocols.
• Assess patient respiratory status and adjust treatment approaches based on clinical presentation and response to therapy.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, and airway support devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to develop and implement respiratory care plans.
• Provide patient and family education related to respiratory conditions, therapies, and equipment.
• Document care accurately and consistently to support continuity, quality, and safety.

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse clinical settings, contributing to stabilization, management, and recovery.

This role supports advanced care in an academic medical center, with a Weekend Program offering a 12-month schedule of 48 weekends and enhanced compensation; relocation assistance may be available.