Respiratory Therapist Hospice
Job in
Milford, Sussex County, Delaware, 19963, USA
Listing for:
Amedisys
Per diem
position
Listed on 2025-12-20
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Respiratory
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 85000 USD Yearly
USD
65000.00
85000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: MilfordOverview
PRN Day Shift - On call as Needed Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Patient Coverage Territory:
Kent and Sussex Counties
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory services to patients under orders from the referring physician, so that the quality of the patient's life may be enhanced. The respiratory therapist functions in accordance with their state's practice act, as applicable.
Responsibilities
Reviews available information and evaluates impact on treatments.Performs a thorough assessment, evaluation, and documentation of patient's level of respiratory function in response to therapy.Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient's potential.Provides respiratory services in accordance with plan of care in a safe, timely manner.Instructs and consults with patients and caregiver in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques appropriate to their age and needs.Consults with physicians, other health care works and caregivers as needed regarding patient progress, problems and plans.Recommends appropriate interagency and intra-agency referrals.Provides educational programs for CCH staff members.Assists in the referral process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation after discharge and completes in full the discharge plan on each patient.Participates in peer review and quality improvement process, as directed.Supervises support staff and delegates duties where appropriate.Recommends appropriate interagency duties where appropriate.Goal setting based on needs of hospice patient/family.Communication of information to appropriate IDT/IDG members.Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Required- Associate's degree or graduate of an approved respiratory therapist program.
- NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) credentialed as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with one-year acute care experience
- Current state license for Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Licensed driver with reliable automobile which is insured in accordance with state law.
Preferred- NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with acute care and home care field experience.
- One year home care experience
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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