Pulmonary Rehab - Respirtory Therapist - Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Position :

The Respiratory Therapist in Pulmonary Rehabilitation provides patient-centered care to individuals with chronic lung disease (such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and post-COVID conditions). This role involves performing assessments, developing individualized exercise and education plans, and providing ongoing support to help patients improve their functional capacity and quality of life.

Qualifications :

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with current license in the State of Ohio
• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• At least 5 years training and experience in working with patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and services delivered in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Experience in Pulmonary Function testing required.
• Will complete the AACVPR Core Competencies within one year of hire
• Will become member of AACVPR within one year of hire
• Cardiac Care and / or Critical Care experience preferred and competent in telemetry monitoring and identification of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
• Will attend LaCrosse Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Comprehensive Training courses
• Experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, outpatient respiratory therapy, or cardiopulmonary care preferred.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities :