Director of Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

Because of this, not only is our care center inhigh demand with steady census(which assures youdesirable pay and hours), youre going tolearnnew skills, advance existing skills, and build relationshipswith your patients, their families, and your colleaguesin a way you never have before.Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center | 2815 County Highway I Chippewa Falls, WI 54729$5,000 Sign On BonusWhen you choose a career with us, youre choosing to be part of somethingincredibly uniqueand to makea profound differencenot only for your patients, but for yourself as well. Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center isthe only State-approved ventilator dependent skilled nursing center in the Chippewa Valleyand one of only eight in Wisconsin.Supported by ahigher staff ratio and innovative technology, youll care for patients living with advanced, chronic respiratory needs and complex medical conditions, including IVs, tube feedings, wound care, and more. Furthermore, youllfeel confidentknowing you are part of anexperienced teamthat includes a board-certified pulmonologist; nurse practitioner; 24-hour respiratory therapist coverage; ventilator certified nursing team; wound care certified nurse; on-site dialysis; and physical, occupational, and speech therapists with ventilator and tracheostomy training. Located in the heart of the Chippewa Falls, WI medical community since 1987, our 50-bed Regional Vent Center has astrong history of weaning patientsfrom ventilators and tracheostomies andhelping them return homewhenever possible.We do incredible things here, and so can you. Come be a part of it today.Experienced professionals, as well as new graduates, are encouraged to apply.As the director of respiratory therapy, you will be responsible for:* provide leadership and assistance to other Respiratory Therapy staff members, as well as other Ventilator Center staff members as appropriate. * provide training to facility staff members through new employee orientation, in-services, and on-the-floor training. * accompany Ventilator Center residents to outside appointments and outings. * implement respiratory services on other units throughout the facility, and provide training, support, and oversight. * manage respiratory supply needs. * assist in the recruitment of new Respiratory Therapists including interviewing and selection. * maintains and promotes good customer relations; communicates with co-workers and facility staff in a professional manner. * rotates weekend call and responds appropriately to staff and facility needs, concerns, and requests. * ensures policies and procedures, forms used in resident care, training material, and other tracking materials are current, accurate, and implemented as needed. * continues to provide direct resident care utilizing all assessment skills, respiratory medication administration, trach care, suctioning, ventilator management, oxygen management, and all other necessary care needs as assigned.COVID-19 Vaccine: Per the CMS federal mandate, the vaccine is required for employees of Dove Healthcareskilled nursing center / nursing home locations.Afteran employment offer has been made, an employee that believes they qualify for a religious or medical exemption should contact our HR department directly. hr@dovehealthcare.com or 715-720-2283Required Qualifications:* associates degree in respiratory care, CRT or RRT credential by NBRC * current license as a respiratory therapist in the State of Wisconsin * CPR certificationComprehensive Benefit Package for Respiratory Therapists (RT):health insurance and life insurance options(full-time only)* * dental, vision, and supplemental insurancehealth savings account (HSA)WITHemployer contribution(full-time only)*medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts(full-time only)* * 401k retirement plan with company match *Your benefits that start on the date of hire:+ paid time off accrual and bereavement pay + child care and tuition reimbursement + health club, weight loss, or gym membership reimbursement + scholarship and award opportunities + employee assistance and referral bonus program All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.About Dove HealthcareDove Healthcare consists of six skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and five assisted living residences in Barron, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Osseo, and Rice Lake. Our core services include in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, ventilator care, skilled nursing, long-term and end-of-life care, as well as senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all. For more information, visit dovehealthcare.com. You must select a location. You must select an education status answer. You must select a seeking status answer.

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