Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

Salary

Up to $53.00 / hour + NEW Shift Premium

Overview

Make a Meaningful Impact as a Respiratory Therapist at Pediatric Specialty Care – Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County)

SIGN ON BONUS: $10,000 for Full-time and $5,000 for Part-time

 

RT- Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) Position Overview:

• Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing quality care for clinically complex pediatric residents in home like atmosphere!  The Respiratory Therapist assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our individuals by evaluating individuals’ ventilator weaning and/or respiratory rehabilitation potential.

PSC is proud to advertise optimal RT to patient ratios. 

 

Pediatric Specialty Care Overview:

• At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

Company Mission, Vision and Core Values:

 

Mission: People caring for people

Vision: We strive to be your partner of choice

 

Core Values - ICARE Prinicples:

Integrity - We are honest and do what is right

Collaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our partners

Accountability - We turn purpose into action to achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others

Respect - We treat others with courtesy and dignity

Excellence - We pursue high standards and innovation to be the best

 

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Shift Options (12-hour shifts):

• Dayshift (6:45am-7:15pm) 
• Nightshift (6:45pm-7:15am)

In addition to a competitive pay package that includes our NEW SHIFT PREMIUM, we offer:

• Optimal Staff to Patent Ratios
• Mentorship & Training – WE WELCOME & SUPPORT NEW GRADUTES!
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K 
• PTO & Holiday Pay

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is located at: 90 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, PA 18950.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions Respiratory Therapist (RT):

 

1. Screens and provides an in-depth evaluation of the needs of ventilator and respiratory clients.

2. Identifies individual problems and needs through continuously collective objectives and subjective data based on interview, observation and review of individual records.

3. Consults with the attending physician regarding treatment protocol. Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment.

4. Contributes to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the individual care plan.

5. Respiratory Care interventions are consistent with the individual care plan and standards of practices as described by the AARC and/or state regulating agencies.

6. Documentation is appropriate and reflects the care plan and reflects the individual’s response to respiratory care interventions for scheduled and PRN treatment.

7. Identifies problems and develops a complete plan of care according to facility/unit policy and federal/state regulations.

8. Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries of individuals receiving respiratory treatment and monitoring according to state, federal, and facility policies.

9. Maintains documentation regarding the administration of medications and other required records.

10. Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with the approved respiratory techniques.

11. Initiates ventilator weaning protocol and/or respiratory rehabilitation in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with phys