North Dade Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -
We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The purpose of this position is to evaluate, treat, document care for residents with impaired respiratory and pulmonary function due to disease process; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required
Job Duties:
· Evaluate and document evaluations of referred residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
· Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition.
· Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures to prevent decline in residents’ respiratory function.
· Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
· Operate respiratory therapy equipment safely and effectively.
· Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state ad local regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
· Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
· Observe infection control procedures.
· Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
· Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
· Observe all facility policies and procedures.
· Assume duties related to completion of Minimum Data Set assessments as assigned.
· Complete documentation related to evaluations, treatment plans, MDS assessments, resident care plans and progress notes in a timely manner.
· Participate in resident care conferences, interdisciplinary care conferences and rehabilitation conferences as scheduled.
· Participate in implementation of programs to improve resident care related to Quality Indicators.
· Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
· Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
· Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook (if employed by the facility).
· Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
· Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
· Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
· Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)