Respiratory Therapist at PACS

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Diagnostic Evaluation, Pulmonary Management, Rehabilitation, Interpersonal Communication, Emergency Procedures, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Confidentiality, Team Collaboration, Health Care Regulations

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Linley Park Post Acute is a beautiful 88-bed skilled nursing and Rehab facility conveniently located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina. We are a family that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. We work together as a team in our family orientated environment and due to continued growth, we are looking to expand our staff to allow for the highest level of care and functioning for our residents in our on-site therapy department. We are currently looking for an exceptional an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our work family. If you are a South Carolina certified Respiratory Therapist who genuinely wants to make a difference for others, we would love to meet you! Competitive hourly rate Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more PTO and 401K Matching PTO for your birthday Appreciation events throughout the year Successful applicants will have the following: Registered Respiratory Therapist license in South Carolina Associates Degree required Bachelor's Degree preferred BLS certification ACLS certification General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to perform respiratory/pulmonary therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and direct care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities, which affect the pulmonary system. Essential Duties • Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures. • Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned. • Performs focused interview to identify specific patients’ needs. • Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition. • Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses. • Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned. • Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. • Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned. • Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications. • Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility. • Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position. • Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, an Associate Degree from an accredited school. Must be a Graduate of a respiratory care program. Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess a Current Respiratory Care Practitioner verification license for the state in which he/she practices (if applicable). Must hold a current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications. Must have knowledge of office machines and equipment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Respiratory Therapist is to perform respiratory therapy and direct care to patients with pulmonary deficiencies. This includes assessing patient conditions, planning care outcomes, and adhering to safety and infection control procedures.