Position Overview
**Schedule**
PRN, Rotating Shift
Hours: PRN shifts as needed. 24 hours required per 6-week schedule (At least 8-hours of those on Weekend), One summer holiday / One winter holiday
**General Summary**
Performs respiratory care modalities according to established standards and practices at the base practitioner level. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Administers respiratory therapy modalities as per the physician, clinical practice guidelines and/or clinical pathway. Charts treatment, response and progress.
+ Performs patient assessment and develops a comprehensive pulmonary care plan.
+ Modifies therapy to maximize efficacy of the therapy regimen.
+ Collaborates with the physician to manage the initiation, maintenance and weaning of patients requiring ventilatory support.
+ Maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issu...