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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

92 Brick Road, Marlton, NJ 08053

Respiratory Therapist

Acute Rehab - Inpatient Rehab

Shift Hours : Per Diem, 7am - 3:30pm (Days)

Per Diem Rate: $48/hr

Responsibilities

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

Job Duties Include:

• Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

• Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.

• Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.

• Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.

• Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.

• BLS certiciation required.

• Current state Licensure required.

• ACLS required upon hire.

• Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience is required.

Additional Data

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Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

• Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant

• Nurse

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

• Environmental Services

• Food and Nutrition Services

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law .

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Job ID 315171

Location US-NJ-Marlton

Experience (Years) 1

Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

Street Address 92 Brick Rd

Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Marlton

Position Type Per Diem-8 Hour Shift Days