Whittier Health Network
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Out Patient Pulmonary Rehab
Bradford, MA - Part Time
Respiratory Therapist - Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford
Per Diem
Primary Responsibilities:
Per Diem
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.
