Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Out Patient Pulmonary Rehab

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team as the subject matter expert to drive patients to their goals
• Affords assistance in the development of exercise prescriptions and protocols and supervises exercise therapy
• Assesses patients based on their medical history for admission into the Pulmonary Rehab
• Manages care plans and new patient intakes
• Provides support with oxygen administration and titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation
• Maintains SpO2 saturations for every patient
• Provides education for patients on breathing mechanics and coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease
• Affords assistance in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification principles
• Fulfills all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Department leadership

Requirements

• B.S., or A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
• CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of MA
• Certification in BLS for the Healthcare provider
• Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group