Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

STARTING RATE: $37.00 (paying $37.00 - $39.00 per hour, depending on experience)

SHIFT: Per Diem or Part-Time

BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings
Peer Mentorship
Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of the Medical Director and is responsible implementation of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This includes assessing patients and developing care plans, collaborating with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to identify, communicate and overcome barriers to implementation and serving as a clinical resource/educator to all staff and patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans
Treating patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
Evaluating progress of treatment
Administering inhalants
Documenting care by updating charts and records
Operating mechanical ventilators and other machines
Completing discharge planning by working with other members of the medical team
Training patients how to administer treatments and use equipment on their own
Recommending equipment and treatment for outpatient or home health
Protecting patients (and other healthcare employees) through stringent protocols

REQUIREMENTS:
Respiratory Therapist licensed in NYS
Experience in long-term care facility preferred
Vent/Trach experience required
Able to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about necessary actions
Ability to supervise and work well with and show respect toward other health care personnel (i.e., CNAs, LPNs, physicians, etc.), residents and their family members
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster

Attn: Cassidy Iula, Recruiter

1 Wingate Way

Highland, NY 12528

CALL or TEXT: 768- 6824 for more information

ABOUT US:

Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $37.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
Day shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person