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NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

SUMMARY

Restores and/or supports participant’s pulmonary function; evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care; alleviates pain; supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy. Completes selected management responsibilities to support the respiratory therapy department. Additionally, they act as a resource person for other therapists, nurses, and physicians regarding the respiratory care of participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

•Provides direct patient care respiratory services as assigned.

•Coordinates and monitors patient care according to departmental policies and procedures.

•Sets up, adjusts and manages patients on continuous mechanical ventilation which includes maintenance of airway patency, auctioning, stabilizing trach tubes, monitoring cuff pressures, etc. ensuring ventilators are delivering proper volume, mode of ventilation, pressures, respiratory rates and oxygen concentration. When indicated, weans patients from continuous ventilation according to established procedures.

•Documents all therapeutic and diagnostic activities and results in the patient’s medical record including but not limited to: date, time and duration of therapy medications administered, power source, supplemental O2 (if any), heart and respiratory rate, breath sounds, description of sputum production and cough, complications or adverse effects (if any) response to therapy and general observations.

•Assesses the appropriateness of respiratory care ordered and discusses variances with primary physician when necessary.

•Formulates an appropriate Respiratory Care plan based upon patient assessment.

•Monitors and identifies problem regarding quality assurance.

•Communicate effectively with all physicians utilizing respiratory care services in clinical area.

•Participates in patient rounds in designated clinical area and serves as respiratory care resource person to other members of the health-care team. Communicates changes in the respiratory care plan with other healthcare team members.

•Explains treatment procedures to patients and/or family members to allay fears and elicit cooperation and ensures patient education regarding the pulmonary system.

•Participates in meetings and conferences designated to expedite and improve delivery of respiratory care.

•Proposes, develops, and helps implement techniques, methodology, and treatment modalities related to respiratory care. Assists in development of new clinical procedures in designate area.

•Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, case management, and other treatment team members who contribute to the participant’s program. Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment, education, and instruction.

•Performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with service policy and procedures.

•Responds to all cardiopulmonary arrest and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway care as needed.

•Identifies the need for development of improved documentation forms.

•Identifies problem areas regarding departmental, staff and patient safety.

•Performs peer review of other therapists working in area of responsibility.

•Provides input to supervisor regarding staffing, equipment, and supply needs.

•Assembles, checks and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory care equipment.

•Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of

practice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

•Manages assigned personnel. Completes performance evaluations, orientation, and training. Makes decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.

•Staff Development: assist with respiratory department/staff development and implementation through the development of training curriculum and competency assessments. Provides skills education and competencies, as appropriate, for licensed and non-licensed staff.

•Provide respiratory education for new respiratory therapists and other new employees, as required.

•Completes quality assurance / audits of respiratory therapist charting and provides feedback to staff in an effort to improve documentation skills and to ensure consistency.

•Manages respiratory department including scheduling, time sheet management, team meetings, and in-services.

•Participation in participant progress meetings and rounds, as needed.

Education and Experience:

•Graduation from an approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care Technology preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

•Current, active Respiratory Therapist license in the state in which employee is practicing.

Other Skills and Abilities:

•Excellent bedside manner, physiological knowledge, infection control, health promotion and maintenance, able to create a safe, effective environment, informing others, verbal communication, medical teamwork, judgment, procedural skills, people skills

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. The employee must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability so that they are able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to assist in evacuation of children during emergency situations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._