FT Respiratory Therapist
Company: Water's Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation
Location: Port Jefferson
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Water's Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing -
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapy
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We are searching for a highly motivated, flexible, organized,
skilled respiratory therapist who has experience in a rehab center
and possess great communication skills to put the "therapy" into
respiratory therapy. - -If you are looking for a challenging and
rewarding opportunity, this opportunity can be for you. -
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Reports To: Administrator
-GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Director of Respiratory Therapy is responsible for internal
departmental communication and operations, facilitating and
coordinating patient care, quality assurance, census development
and marketing of Respiratory Therapy in his/her facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Develops and maintains systems which build and enhance the
facility's reputation for being the unparalleled provider of
Respiratory Therapy and demonstrate the facility's approach to
interdisciplinary care.
This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following
departmental operations:
Compliance with facility's policies, procedures, clinical
standards, and protocols.
Compliance to documentation guidelines and regulatory
requirements.
Implementing new patient programs in accordance with facility's
policies.
In-services are conducted as required.
Communicating regularly with the administrator, determining the
need for visits and -assistance, and scheduling time with support
for maximum effectiveness.
Timely evaluation and treatment of patients in the most efficient
and effective manner -possible.
Participation with nursing to meet OBRA requirements.
Quality of data entry and clinical documentation.
Managing use of computerized systems to optimize data quality and
maximize therapist -efficiency.
2. Monitors financial performance of Respiratory Therapy department
and effectively seeks methods to improve this performance while
ensuring that the standards are consistently observed.
This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following
departmental operations:
Achieving and maintaining revenue, productivity and gross profit
margin goals.
Assisting the administrator in development of the annual
budget.
Appropriate and effective utilization of staff.
Managing key operations and financial levers to achieve budget
projections, including -development and implementation of action
plans as necessary.
3. Contributes effectively to the census development/marketing
efforts in coordination with the facility.
This includes, but is not limited to oversight of the following
departmental operations:
Achieving the facility census and payor mix by coordinating
marketing efforts with facility.
Effectively managing key relationships with therapists, physicians,
key -staff, managed care providers, rehab suppliers, and other key
referral sources.
4. Contributes to professional development of self and facility's
staff.
This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following
departmental operations:
Maintaining current professional status and licensure.
Adhering to professional standard of conduct and clinical code of
ethics and practice.
Providing new employee orientation and ongoing staff development
programs.
Developing and implementing in-service orientation schedules.
Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical
expertise through seminars, -professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory
agencies.
5. Aids in building and maintaining the facility's reputation as
the unparalleled Respiratory Therapy provider by contribution as a
professional member of the staff.
This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following
departmental operations:
Consistently demonstrating the facility's core values by
interacting with co-workers, - -patients and families, with all
other persons involved with the patient's care.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in
the facility's Employee -Handbook and as communicated by the
facility's management.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using
problem solving -methods and accepting new ideas, constructive
criticism, or advice from others.
Maintaining close communications within the facility with the
director of nursing, nurse -managers, and admissions coordinator to
assist in development of the Respiratory Therapy program.
Establishing and maintaining an effective rapport with the facility
administrator, MDS, Rehab Director, DON, and -medical director.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy,
consistent follow-up and -positive communication.
6. Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses
current treatment
knowledge in accordance with facilities clinical procedures. This
includes but is not
limited to:
Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate
approvals from referring -physician.
Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members
regarding patient -progress, problems, and treatment plans.
Instructing patient's families and/or nursing staff in specified
follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of
functioning, life style and -current and future expectations for
recovery.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for
problem-solving and clinical best -practice.
Evaluating patients within required timeframe as per facility
policies. - -Provides patient care as appropriate and necessary,
following the position description for the applicable clinical
discipline in which licensure or certification is held.
-7. - Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in
accordance with CareRite Centers, regulatory, licensing, payor, and
accrediting requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
Recording Screens/Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily
treatment notes, -in accordance with facility Policies and
Procedures.
Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that
documentation is consistent -with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented
and details the -patient's needs, potential to benefit from
treatment, and progress achieved to date. - -Includes specific,
objective measurable goals.
-8. - Consistently demonstrates facility interdisciplinary approach
to patient care.
This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team
in treatment -assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment
and recommendations.
Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab
team conferences, -patient care conferences, utilization review
meetings, family conferences, and -caregiver training sessions.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient
progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist
the respiratory -therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
9. - Demonstrates safe working practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility
or the Admin -so that safety hazards will be immediately
remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual
calibration.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and
during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate protective equipment.
-QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of respiratory community.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Skills applicable to clinical discipline.
- - - -Knowledge of medical terminology.
- - - -Knowledge of current payment system
- - - -Knowledge and ability to carryout strategic operational
plans
- - - -Basic knowledge of Minimal Data Set
- - - -Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect
the respiratory system.
- - - -Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment.
- - - -Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising,
installing and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or
procedures.
- - - -Ability to supervise staff of professional, technical, and
clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and
high morale.
- - - -Ability to express ideas and information, clearly,
concisely, verbally and writing.
- - - -Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationship with subordinates, superiors, and officials of other
departments.
- - - -Program development and implementation
- - - -Management and administration of therapies as prescribed by
a physician and according to the standard procedure
o - - - -Described in the Departmental Policy and procedure Manual
in these areas:
- - -Oxygen therapy
- - -Aerosol therapy
- - -IPPB therapy
- - -Incentive Spirometry
- - -Chest physiotherapy
- - -Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning
- - -Tracheo-bronchial suctioning and tracheostomy care
- - -Airway management/assessment
- - -Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
-2. Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
preferred
Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of
practice as required
Other education and experience may be considered.
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