Respiratory Therapy Manager at Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC

Joplin, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Department Leadership, Staff Scheduling, Staff Training, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Patient Care, ECG Testing, Life Sustaining Measures, Performance Improvement, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Pulmonologist Liaison, ACLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Landmark Hospital of Joplin is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager to lead our dynamic RT department. The RT department at Landmark is well-known and respected for successfully managing some of the most complex respiratory cases. We have a high volume of high-acuity and interesting cases. The RT manager serves as a liaison with the pulmonologist team, as well as a key part of the interdisciplinary team at the hospital. The RT Manager is responsible for planning and designing, directing, integrating, and coordinating services, and planning and implementing performance improvement activities for the respiratory therapy/lab and radiology department. In addition, the Manager participates in the assessment and treatment planning of the patient as it relates to respiratory care and performs respiratory therapy, and ECG testing, including performing life sustaining measures as directed. This is a hands-on working manager, so will also be involved in the delivery of patient care as well as managing and coordinating the RT staff. Essential Duties * Lead Department * Ensures scheduling and staffing are sufficient to provide patient care * Interviews, hires and trains staff * Performs as preceptor to confirms competency of staff providing respiratory therapy * Provides quality assurance to continuously improve RT function (Chart auditing, quality data collection and documentation, Key performance indicators) * Ensures respiratory equipment, devices and suppliers are adequate to meet patient needs; Organizes, orders and manages RT department supplies and inventory * Ensures safety of patients and staff members through enforcement and following of policies and procedures * Mentors & sets a positive example to guides other RT staff in standards and best practices * Provide Respiratory Care * Provides patient care for Respiratory therapy needs, consulting with medical staff and executing medical orders accurately and timely, following standards and protocols * Setups and operates RT therapy devices to ensure parameters of treatment * Administers medicinal gases and medications within acceptable error rate * Evaluates outcomes and interventions and implements necessary changes to improve care * Observes equipment functions and makes adjustments to obtain optimum results in therapy Experience & Licensure Requirements * 2 year Associates Degree in RT * Minimum of 5 years of RT patient care experience (preferably in hospital setting) * Minimum of 1 year management / supervisory experience (3-5 years preferred) * Active license as RT in the state of MO * Active BLS and ACLS certification Key Competencies * Demonstrated knowledge of conditions and treatments for respiratory care * Analytical / critical thinking * Management and leadership presence * Interpersonal and communication skills * Collaboration and ability to work in multi-disciplinary team * COLA/CLIA training Benefits: * Medical, Vision and Dental Health insurance Paid time off (4+ weeks a year!) * Disability insurance – Short-term and Long-term policies provided by Landmark, with buyup options available * Flexible spending and Health Saving account * Life insurance – The company paid $25K and additional voluntary life available * Matching 401K * Tuition reimbursement up to $15K after 1st year of employment) About us - Landmark Hospitals: We are looking forward to talking to you about the opportunities available at Landmark Hospitals! Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, three hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets and we specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through: * Focus: Our facilities have an average of 30 – 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families. * Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, that helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration. * Growth and Skills Leverage: Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. We have a new training system (MedTrainer) to support your training goals too! * Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person * Multi-Facility System Support: As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes. * : If you enjoy working in a vibrant critical care atmosphere, with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate care to the patients, come grow with us! https://www.landmarkhospitals.com/ [https://www.landmarkhospitals.com/] We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Responsibilities

The RT Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating services for the respiratory therapy/lab and radiology department, including implementing performance improvement activities. This is a hands-on role involving direct patient care, ECG testing, and managing/coordinating the RT staff.