Respiratory Therapist

Riverside Health Care Center•Missoula, MT

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to administer medically prescribed programs and treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or impairment with focus on providing and documenting basic Respiratory Therapy procedures in the SNF setting. Utilizes training and clinical skills to assess patients and participates in the development of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan of care, where applicable. Under the daily direction of the Director of Nursing, coordinates and maintains a schedule which involves approximately 75% direct patient care activities. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service®, our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Riverside Health above other senior living competitors as a great place to work.

Requirements

License in Respiratory therapy required, either CRT or RRT in this state

Nice To Haves

Previous Respiratory experience either in long term care or hospital setting.
Preferred 6 months - 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

Administers specified components of therapy programs for patients in accordance with state practice acts, through the use of accepted treatment methods as described by recognized standards of practice, company policies and its agents, and applicable reimbursement guidelines for rehabilitation, as prescribed by physicians, to rehabilitate a person to his/her maximum functional ability.
Utilizes system established by the company for scheduling treatments, maintaining and communicating work schedules, preparing work assignments, maintaining and reporting productivity, and performing clinical supervision for support staff.
Performs work in an efficient manner to meet productivity standards and to display equity of duties, patient care and other tasks, among members of the staff.
Displays behaviors which promote customer satisfaction and promotes positive work relationships with members of the staff and staff from facilities where services are provided.
Performs assessments and treatments, observing all policies for timeliness, and utilizes specific procedures, forms, and format for documentation and communication of information.
Documents appropriate clinical information in an organized and legible manner, according to company policy and with demonstrated knowledge of applicable reimbursement guidelines.
Promotes a safe work culture through the use of safe work practices including automobile use and proper body mechanics.
Represents safe work practices to coworkers to make safety awareness a requirement for each employee’s satisfactory job performance.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Coverage
Dental and Vision Coverage
FSA & HSA Account Options
Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
$10k Life Insurance Coverage
Supplemental Insurance Options
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
Employee Support Program (EAP)
Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
Team Member Referral Bonus
Shift Differentials
LifeMart Employee Discounts
OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.