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Overview By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. Job Details Per Diem Responsibilities: Develops and implements individualized programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients in the outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department. Daily responsibilities include establishing treatment goals through collaborative planning with care team, implementing treatment interventions, monitoring patient tolerance to exercise including ECG interpretation. Additionally, Cardiopulmonary rehab therapist will be responsible for educating patients on disease processes, risk reduction strategies and coping mechanisms. Requirements: Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC Basic Life Support Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist License Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Cardiac and Pulmonary rehab program Salary Range USD $61.22 - USD $66.78 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.