Pulmonary Rehab RT

Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary The Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation - is responsible for facilitating the training of patients with pulmonary disease inan outpatient setting. Responsibilities of the program include instructing patients with how to live with chronic disease providing education and exercise. Responsibilities Provides pulmonary rehab program education and exercise classes either group or 1:1 two times per week for 6 weeksOversees the alumni maintenance exercise program offered 3 times per weekProvides airway clearance 1:1 sessions per physician orderPerforms 6 Minute Walk TestsFulfills all compliance and database responsibilities related to this positionPerforms other duties as assigned by Department leadership Education Skills Experience Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory CareMinimum of 3 years job related experienceRegistered Respiratory TherapistState of Ct License as Respiratory Care PractitionerBLS for health care providersMicrosoft office skills - Word, Excel and Powerpoint Other Information Pulmonary rehabilitation experience preferred. Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory CareMinimum of 3 years job related experienceRegistered Respiratory TherapistState of Ct License as Respiratory Care PractitionerBLS for health care providersMicrosoft office skills - Word, Excel and Powerpoint Working Conditions Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials:LRESP,RESP,BLS Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 140 Department: Pulmonary Rehab Exempt: No Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly