Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Out Patient Pulmonary Rehab - #1773457

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team as the subject matter expert to drive patients to their goals


• Assists in the development of exercise prescriptions and protocols and supervises exercise therapy.


• Assess patients based on their medical history for admission into the Pulmonary Rehab


• Manages care plans and new patient intakes


• Provides support with oxygen administration and titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation.


• Monitors SpO2 saturations for every patient


• Provides education for patients on breathing mechanics and coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease.


• Assists patients in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification principles.


• Fulfill all compliance and database responsibilities related to this position


• Performs other duties as assigned by Department leadership

• B.S., or A.S.in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.


• CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.


• Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of MA.


• Certification in BLS for the Healthcare provider.


• Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.