Respiratory Therapist-Outpatient Cardiac Rehab- AS NEEDED
US-IA-West Des Moines
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Req #: 173283
Type: As Needed
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Overview: Join Our Team: PRN Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Are you a licensed Respiratory Therapist looking for flexible hours and meaningful work in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation? We're seeking a dedicated professional to support our rehab program on an As Needed basis. Position Highlights: * Schedule Needs: Primarily Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with a focus on late morning to early afternoon classes. Half-day shifts are available if preferred. * Flexibility: As a PRN role, hours will vary week to week. Some weeks may have no scheduled hours, while others could approach full-time depending on patient census and staff availability. * Team Support: You'll be stepping in to assist during staff absences, high patient volumes, or special program needs. What We're Looking For: * Current Respiratory Therapy license * Experience or interest in cardiac/pulmonary rehab * Reliability, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit This role is dynamic and responsive to our patients' and team's needs. If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help us breathe new life into rehab care! Responsibilities: * Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions. Monitors client's response to activity and adjusts treatment plan accordingly. * Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. * Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills specific to the rehabilitation specialty in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. * Utilizes holistic approach (considering psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served. * Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. * Utilizes critical thinking in developing appropriate interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. * Will work at Iowa Lutheran Hospital and at West Des Moines- Lakeview. Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program. Experience: 2 years recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Preferred: Knowledge of Home Care and/or oxygen delivery systems commonly used in the home. Comfortable and skilled with providing education to individuals and small groups. License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
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