Respiratory Therapist Day Shift Weekend Program

About the role

The Weekend Program offers a weekend-only shift schedule with enhanced compensation. The Weekend Program is a 12-month commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends in a 12-month period beginning with the first shift worked. Travel allowance is available for eligible employees traveling greater than 75 miles one way.

Responsibilities

• Helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve their physical, emotional, and functional well-being
• Assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' abilities to perform daily activities and achieve their rehabilitation goals
• Evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders
• Providing oxygen therapy, managing ventilators, conducting breathing exercises, and monitoring lung function to ensure patients receive optimal respiratory care
• Diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, including face-to-face interactions with patients
• Designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills

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
• Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience
• Basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and vocational or technical education
• Ability to work under moderate supervision
• Ability to communicate information that requires some explanation or interpretation

Physical requirements

• Standing for prolonged periods
• Frequently traveling and bending/stooping
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
• Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease

Pay

$39.96 - $49.18 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off