Respiratory Therapist

North Dade Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The purpose of this position is to evaluate, treat, document care for residents with impaired respiratory and pulmonary function due to disease process; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required Job Duties: · Evaluate and document evaluations of referred residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures. · Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical condition. · Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures to prevent decline in residents’ respiratory function. · Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of respiratory function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities. · Operate respiratory therapy equipment safely and effectively. · Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state ad local regulatory agencies and third-party payers. · Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner. · Observe infection control procedures. · Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. · Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision. · Observe all facility policies and procedures. · Assume duties related to completion of Minimum Data Set assessments as assigned. · Complete documentation related to evaluations, treatment plans, MDS assessments, resident care plans and progress notes in a timely manner. · Participate in resident care conferences, interdisciplinary care conferences and rehabilitation conferences as scheduled. · Participate in implementation of programs to improve resident care related to Quality Indicators. · Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned. · Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner. · Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook (if employed by the facility). · Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor. · Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. · Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance. · Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.   Experience: Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)    

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