Respiratory Therapist-Outpatient Cardiac Rehab- AS NEEDED

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

93d

About The Position

Join Our Team: PRN Respiratory Therapist – Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab. Are you a licensed Respiratory Therapist looking for flexible hours and meaningful work in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to support our rehab program on an As Needed basis. This role is dynamic and responsive to our patients’ and team’s needs. If you’re looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us breathe new life into rehab care!

Requirements

• Current Respiratory Therapy license.
• Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program.
• 2 years recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Iowa.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in cardiac/pulmonary rehab.
• Knowledge of Home Care and/or oxygen delivery systems commonly used in the home.
• Comfortable and skilled with providing education to individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions.
• Monitors client’s response to activity and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills specific to the rehabilitation specialty in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in developing appropriate interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Will work at Iowa Lutheran Hospital and at West Des Moines- Lakeview.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree