Respiratory Therapist Team Lead - Pulmonary Rehabiliation

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Respiratory Therapist Team Lead with Pulmonary Rehabilitation a $15,000 sign‑on incentive, $34.80 in minimum hourly base pay with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to an additional $5.50 in shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts!

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care;
  Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our Respiratory Therapists
• Protocol driven care
• Therapist autonomy
• Evidence‑based medicine practices
• Collaboration with Intensivist Critical Care team
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

• Coordinates and supervises the provision of respiratory care and activities of The Respiratory Care Services Department and clinical areas of designated responsibility. Assures compliance with the directives, policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) program, including staff training and performance management.
• Review patient charts to process referrals, ensuring eligibility based on PFTs, EKGs, imaging, and insurance verification.
• Coordinate intake appointments and exercise session scheduling for new PR patients.
• Collaborate with Pulmonary Physicians to onboard patients through comprehensive intake evaluations, including 6‑minute
• Develop individualized treatment plans (ITPs) for each patient, incorporating goals across five core areas:
  Exercise, Nutrition, Psychosocial Support, Oxygen Therapy, and Additional Needs.
• Ensure ITPs are regularly updated and that patients receive face‑to‑face evaluations with Pulmonary Physicians every 30 days to meet regulatory requirements and monitor goal progress.
• Coordinate patient scheduling with the Registration Team.
• Conduct discharge and graduation appointments, ensuring all documentation is scanned into Epic upon program completion.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Schedule: Full‑time position, day‑shift schedule

Qualifications: Minimum (3) years of related work experience

Certification Requirements: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Education:

Experience: Minimum of 3 years – Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA);
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body;
Advanced Cardiac Life Support…