Physio
Vice President Talent Acquisition at Select Medical
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is a joint venture with Select Medical. We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Dallas, TX. This is a full‑time position with shift hours 7 am – 7 pm. Compensation depends on experience; the minimum hourly pay rate is $31.96 per hour.
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well‑being.
Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members
Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Evaluate patient and recommend a treatment plan
Explain purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provide necessary education upon discharge to home
Conduct physician‑prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non‑invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient
Perform chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy
Perform routine review of patient's chest x‑rays to determine need for further evaluation
Perform 12‑Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
Perform pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)
Assist with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable
Perform adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicableli>
Perform tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non‑emergent)
Perform arterial puncture according to policy and determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable
Record all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post‑assessment according to policy)
Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient
Minimum Qualifications
BLS certification required
Current state licensure required
ACLS required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire)
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred
One (1) year of related experience preferred
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Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well‑being.
Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members
Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Evaluate patient and recommend a treatment plan
Explain purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provide necessary education upon discharge to home
Conduct physician‑prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non‑invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient
Perform chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy
Perform routine review of patient's chest x‑rays to determine need for further evaluation
Perform 12‑Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
Perform pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)
Assist with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable
Perform adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicableli>
Perform tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non‑emergent)
Perform arterial puncture according to policy and determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable
Record all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post‑assessment according to policy)
Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient
Minimum Qualifications
BLS certification required
Current state licensure required
ACLS required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire)
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred
One (1) year of related experience preferred
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