Respiratory Therapist

Job Description: Respiratory Therapists are a valuable member of our health care team who are responsible for coordinating and providing direct respiratory therapy to the residents.
About us: Especially Kidz is a pediatric skilled nursing facility in Shelbyville, Indiana. Especially Kidz is seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.
About the Role: Especially Kidz is seeking Respiratory Therapists in our skilled nursing facilities to

• Provide routine respiratory therapy as well as trach care, trach changes, high flow heated humidification, Cough Assist, mechanical vest therapy and ventilator management.
• Ensure the quality of resident care meets or exceeds standards of practice, while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to change of residents’ needs.
• Exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Promote the residents ability to remain as independent as possible, offering praise and encouragement
• Demonstrate excellent leadership abilities, demonstrating a willingness to take risks, generate new ideas, evaluate and recognize priorities, keep current on information, and foster high performance, recognize a need for and provide adequate resources.

• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending and heavy lifting.
• Must show knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude, including such areas as confidentiality, concern for all people, cooperativeness and conscientious use of time.

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through Paramount Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed Vision
• Supplemental Insurance Policies such as: Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Accrual Program
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – Starts immediately with no waiting period