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Reliant Rehabilitation

Respiratory Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

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Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of respiratory therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provides quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintains professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation's commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding respiratory therapy. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs). Great corporate support. Therapy company ran by therapists with decades of experience. A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry. Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapist's needs in location, schedule, or development. Reliant benefits may include competitive pay packages, medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, PTO share program, PTO buy-back program, annual performance reviews, maternity support program, company-sponsored continuing education courses, clinical leadership support, tuition loan repayment program, flexible schedules. Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include administering and managing respiratory therapy treatments, performing routine and emergency tracheostomy care, providing complex pulmonary care, conducting respiratory assessments, educating residents, families, and caregivers on respiratory therapy techniques, maintaining and troubleshooting respiratory therapy equipment, collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, documenting all treatments, participating in resident care conferences, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, assisting in the development and implementation of respiratory care protocols, staying current with advances in respiratory therapy techniques and equipment, and patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques. Qualifications

Education/experience includes an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program and minimum of 2 years of experience in a respiratory therapy role, preferably in a SNF or acute care setting. Computer skills include proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic internet navigation skills. Certificates and licenses include a valid respiratory therapist state license and registered respiratory therapist (RRT) or certified respiratory therapist (CRT) credentials preferred. Supervisory responsibilities may include assisting with supervising the work of rehab techs and RT students, following state practice act guidelines by providing consultation and clinical supervision, creating and ensuring treatment plans are executed, and assisting the RDO and DOR with clinical development of RT and rehab techs in the various covered facilities.