Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing adequate staffing of the pulmonary rehabilitation department.
• Assumes total responsibility for the pulmonary rehabilitation department in the absence of the director.
• Keeps the director informed and up to date of department operations.
• Performs all duties of a rehabilitative respiratory therapist such as family/patient COPD education.
• Makes sure exercise sessions are safe and appropriate for patients.
• Monitors and adjusts patients' exercise plans based on their responses.
• Recruits, interviews, evaluates, and schedules new patients.
• Teaches patients about the pulmonary rehabilitation program.
• Trains patients in smoking cessation and other respiratory care.
• Administers 6-minute walk tests and nebulizer treatments.
• Reports patient progress to doctors and helps improve the program.
• Maintains equipment and ensures it is safe and functioning properly.
• Ensures all policies and procedures are up-to-date and follow regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between the medical director and other staff.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest advancements in pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Provides guidance and support to other staff members.
• Works towards improving the pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Job Specifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge: RN, RRT, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Current state licensure or certification required. Two to three years of pulmonary rehabilitation experience preferred. Current CPR certification preferred. ACLS certification preferred.
• Skills: Must be able to function in a stressful environment and stay abreast of changing technology and regulations. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of emergency equipment use. Knowledge of basic EKG’s and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Abilities: Committed to a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.