Respiratory Therapist - Physician Office - Lebanon, IN
About The Position
Responsible for providing professional care for the pulmonary & sleep patient's in these Physicians office's through the use and implementation of the process of assessment, planning, evaluation, and re-evaluation of care by applying the Respiratory scope of practice via guidelines, policies & protocols. The Respiratory Therapist is to take an active role in the direction of the care and education of the patient and significant others to obtain and maintain an optimal level of health. The Respiratory Therapist is a contributing member of the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team in the Physicians office. Must be able to communicate the needs of the patient/significant other to all disciplines involved in the patient's hospitalization and rehabilitation. Must support the vision and values of Witham Health Services.
Requirements
- Current State Licensure in Respiratory Therapy
- Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory therapy
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
- Will accept Certified Respiratory Therapist but must pass Registry by the NBRC within two years of hire date.
- Must maintain state license
- Must maintain yearly competencies for your scope of practice
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Care Learning certifications
Responsibilities
- Provide professional care for pulmonary and sleep patients in physicians' offices.
- Implement assessment, planning, evaluation, and re-evaluation of care using the Respiratory scope of practice.
- Apply guidelines, policies, and protocols.
- Take an active role in patient care and education for patients and significant others.
- Contribute to the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team in the Physicians office.
- Communicate patient/significant other needs to all involved disciplines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
