Respiratory Therapist

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY :

Provides consultation regarding patient care for patients with respiratory needs, per physician order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Provides spirometry testing and communicates results to physicians.
• Acts as a liaison between EPH and Pulmonologist services in the specialty clinic.
• Advise clinical directors regarding equipment needs, selection, implementation, and education for staff regarding use of equipment.
• Provides staff education per clinical director requests regarding respiratory assessment, care, equipment, etc.
• Document all patient consults and care in a timely manner according to EPMC systems and policies.
• Implements a pulmonary rehabilitation program according to national standards; Communicates program opportunities to physicians and staff.
• Assists with marketing program to the community.
• Provides patient education related to the P.R. program.
• Evaluates and updates the program as needed.
• Assists in developing the charging / reimbursement system.
• Recommends equipment and supply needs for the program and assists director with budget development and monitoring.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of quality assurance.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.
• Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

PAY RANGE :

$29.14 - $39.63 per hour

BENEFITS :

We offer a full range of benefits to fit your needs and family for full time and part time employees!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions.  You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow.  We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Medical – Choose from a HSA or PPO medical plan with pre-tax spending accounts.

Dental – An affordable all-inclusive services plan.  No need to choose from 2 or 3 options.

Vision – Just for you or your whole family.

Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period.

Medical Transport – Add MASA as a supplemental for both Air and Ground usable in all 50 states.

Accident and Critical Illness – For those unexpected life issues that may happen. Cash payouts to you.

Term Life and AD&D INS. – Free to full and part time employees.

Voluntary Life Ins. – Additional coverage for you to purchase for yourself, spouse and or children.

Short Term Disability – 2 levels to purchase for your needs.

Long Term Disability – Free to you while employed.

Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services.

Statement Regarding Initial Application :

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information. This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application. Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant’s age can be redacted at the applicant’s discretion.