Cardiopulmonary Rehab Therapist

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

2d

About The Position

Provides assessment, evaluation, education, and monitoring of activity-level progress for patients with cardiopulmonary diagnoses. Care is based on each patient’s health history, cardiovascular risk factors, family history, health status, and physician orders. The therapist develops appropriate care plans, leads patient activity and education classes, administers and adjusts supplemental oxygen according to physician orders, and helps patients transition to using supplemental oxygen. The role also provides education to patients, professionals, and community audiences on cardiopulmonary disease, nutrition, psychosocial topics, medications, and related subjects. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function, and the therapist must be competent to meet the age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy school or U.S. military equivalent.
• Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Idaho.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and respiratory physiology.
• Ability to monitor and interpret 3-lead EKGs.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience with cardiac, pulmonary, or chronically ill patients in a rehabilitative setting.
• Membership with AACVPR.
• AACVPR CCRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to determine appropriate care plans.
• Lead and direct patient activity and education classes, collaborating with team members and students to provide patient care.
• Provide education about cardiopulmonary disease and processes, nutrition, psychosocial topics, medications, and related subjects to patients, professionals, and community audiences.
• Administer and titrate supplemental oxygen based on physician orders.
• Conduct Six Minute Walk or similar tests to help establish supplemental oxygen requirements.
• Assist patients with transitioning to the use of supplemental oxygen.
• Apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Meet age-specific needs of the assigned unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%.
• Competitive pay.
• Night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching and financial wellness resources.
• Free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed