Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Ernest Health•Weslaco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The hospital serves patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through individualized therapy programs. The position evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders, performs lab functions, and assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments. The therapist is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital is part of Ernest Health and describes its workplace as welcoming and family-oriented, serving a diverse patient population in both Spanish and English. The organization offers employee recognition, wellness, retention, and feedback programs, along with benefits supporting health and financial well-being.

Requirements

Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Good judgment, initiative, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders.
Perform lab functions.
Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement.
Employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs.