Licensed Therapist / Respiratory Therapy / Pennsylvania / Respiratory Therapist Job
Company: Therapist Jobs
Location: Erie
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie Do you want to
do something meaningful in your career? is part of one of the
Nation's largest providers of Rehabilitation Services designed to
return patients to leading active and independent lives. Our modern
90,000 square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital is situated on
the coast of Lake Erie and offers comprehensive nursing care and
extensive inpatient therapy serving the tri-state areas of
northwestern Pennsylvania, northeastern Ohio, and western New York.
We currently are recognized by the Joint Commission for four
Specialty Disease-Specific Certifications in Stroke, Brain Injury,
Orthopedics, and Parkinson's Disease. During the past 25 years,
through the success of our unique rehabilitation programs, we've
upheld our reputation as a national leader in rehab. Maintaining
our leadership role in rehab takes more than just quality care and
good programs, it takes a dedicated staff that is committed to each
patient achieving the highest possible outcome with the eventual
goal of returning home. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of
Erie is seeking a part-time 24 hours per week Respiratory
Therapist. This part-time position includes weekdays, weekends, and
holidays working 6:30 am-7:00 pm. The Respiratory Therapist
provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according
to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and
guidelines. In additions, the position creates an environment and
culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by
providing patient centered care and treatment in a safe manner. You
will be part of an industry leading hospital that provides a wide
range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly
skilled, independent private practice physicians and Encompass
Health therapists and nurses, and the most innovative equipment and
rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access
to the highest quality care. Our guiding principles are comfort,
professionalism and respect extending to our patients and each
other. If this sounds like something that you would want to become
part of, we welcome your application. Job Code: 100134 License or
Certification:
- Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
- CPR certification
- ACLS certification preferred.
Education, Training and Years of Experience:
- 2 years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Machines, Equipment Used:
- General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax
machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements:
- Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a
minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or
pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and
repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested
when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds
these minimum requirements.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for
patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring
equipment
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet
deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
Occasional outdoor exposure.
- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be
required.
- Handicapped accessible.
- May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
- Meets established attendance standards.
- Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID
badge.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or
night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on
scheduled days/shifts.
- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations,
i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster
situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by
supervisor.
Address: 143 East Second Street, Erie 16507
Schedule: Part-time
Job ID: 2233952
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