Director of Respiratory Therapy

Company: Winding Trails Post Acute
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

We are Hiring a Director of Respiratory Therapy!Caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:Maintain high medical integrityFoster a team spirit among staffCreate friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitorsWhat does a Director of Respiratory Therapy do?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, whichaffect the pulmonary systemEssential Duties: Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our establishedpolicies and procedures. Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner isassigned. 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 actualand/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 andpatient care outcome standard. Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratorycare 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 CareServices, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior toleaving the facility Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as otherdepartments within the facility. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or knownviolations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned dutiesof 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.Requirements:Must possess an active CRT or RRT credential.Must possess, as a minimum, an Associate Degree from anaccredited 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 a skilled nursing, acute and/or subacute unit preferred.Salary: $35-$54by Jobble

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