Respiratory Therapy Manager Position Available In Madison, Tennessee

Job Description:

Overview:

Critical Illness Recovery HospitalRespiratory TherapistManager(RRT )$10,000 Sign-on BonusFive (5) years experience as aRespiratory Therapist in an Acute Care setting with 2 years ofsupervisory experience preferred.

Location:

Select SpecialtyHospital – West Tennessee (Jackson, TN)Why work for SelectSpecialty Hospitals ? We are committed to your growth andsuccess!

Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentivesStudentLoan Repayment AssistanceTuition ReimbursementExtensive andthorough orientation programTeam oriented environmentHealth,Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; PrescriptioncoveragePaid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)A 401(k)retirement plan with company matchShort and Long TermDisabilityPersonal and Family Medical LeaveAt Select MedicalsCritical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of themost vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronicallyand critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extendedhospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country andprovide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each andevery day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities:

You areresponsible for the overall function and professional growth of therespiratory therapy department. You will provide consultation withregard to pulmonary disorders and respiratory therapy practice, andyou will provide quality respiratory care while ensuring thedevelopment and routine monitoring. This position also providesdiscipline-specific education to patients, families and staff asrequired, and works collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officerto ensure that all departmental standards are met while followingthe appropriate standards of practice to ensure regulatorycompliance.

Overseeing the daily operations of the respiratorytherapy department, to include: staff interviews, employmentdecision, orientation, performance evaluations, employee trainingand development, as well as inventory, equipment and instrumentissues.

Sharing responsibility for employee engagement, recruitmentand retention.

Implementing company standards of care, policies andprocedures.

Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met regardingrespiratory and point of care.

Creating and maintaining clinicalschedule for safe staffing.

Maintaining clinical costcontrol.

Coordinating and actively participating in WeanTeam/Pulmonary Rounds and maintaining a direct line ofcommunication with pulmonary physicians to facilitate/implement androutinely monitor weaning patients from mechanical ventilation; ifprotocols do not exist, works toward site-specific protocolimplementation.

Steering progressive clinical excellence throughstaff development while promoting continuous qualityimprovement.

Teaching and counseling patients and theirfamilies.

Maintaining competency in Rapid Response and codeevents.

Site-Dependent:

Functioning as Moderate Complexity LabManager over point of care testing and functioning as the SafetyOfficer, overseeing the Environment of Care.

Qualifications:

You arepassionate about providing a superior patient and employeeexperience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in adynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

Current StateLicense.

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT)from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required.

Possessa Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

ACLS within6 months of employment required.

Preferred qualifications that willmake you successful:

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapyrequired, Bachelors Degree preferred.

Five (5) years experience as aRespiratory Therapist in an Acute Care setting preferred.

Two yearssupervisory experience preferred.

Additional Data:

Our mission is toprovide an exceptional patient care experience that promoteshealing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employeeplays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors -celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered,creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We’d love foryou to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having aworkforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equalopportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered foremployment, and employees are treated during employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry,physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected under applicable law.by Jobble