Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory services to Hudson Valley Hospice patients under orders from the referring physician, so that the quality of the patients’ life may be enhanced. Hospice respiratory therapists provide a range of solutions for your patients with advanced lung disease and advanced cardiac disease in the comfort of their own home, whether home is a traditional residence, assisted living facility, nursing home, or other preferred care setting. As part of the interdisciplinary hospice team, respiratory therapists make visits as needed to manage symptoms, ease anxiety, provide pulmonary hygiene, and educate caregivers on appropriate care.

What you will do:

• Hospice respiratory therapists help support end-of-life cardiopulmonary patients with complex needs 
• Providing routine & emergency Respiratory Therapy & Pulmonary Diagnostic procedures to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Assembling, operating, and monitoring all types of Respiratory Therapy equipment, (BiPAP/CPAP, Non-invasive ventilation (Trilogy), Tracheotomy care, Compassionate hospital or home ventilator discontinuation, High-flow oxygen therapy)
• Assist for neurologic diseases, ALS, etc. Cough Assist
• Reviews available information and evaluates impact on treatments.
• Performs a thorough assessment, evaluation, and documentation of patient’s level of respiratory functioning in response to therapy.
• Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to promote optimal respiratory function related to the patient’s potential.
• Provides respiratory services in accordance with plan of care in a safe, timely manner.
• Instructs and consults with patients and caregiver in appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques appropriate to their age and needs.
• Consults with physicians, other health care workers and caregivers as needed regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Recommends appropriate interagency and intra-agency referrals.
• Provides educational programs for HVHospice staff members.
• Assists in the referral process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation after discharge and completes the full discharge plan for each patient.
• Supervises support staff and delegates duties where appropriate.
• Recommend appropriate interagency duties where appropriate.
• Goal setting based on the needs of hospice patient/family.
• Communication of information to appropriate IDT/IDG members.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Skills we are looking for:

• Ability to work in multiple settings and in a non-judgmental fashion
• Capability to solve problems in a calm, compassionate demeanor 
• Maintains a professional attitude and ethical approach to patients and organization.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment while being able to maintain an organized and focused
• Bilingual is a plus!

Work Environment:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.    
• Ability to work various shifts and/or on-call hours when required
• Can lift up to 20 pounds of supplies and equipment when necessary
• Travel to patient's home setting, wherever that may be

Preferred Education & Experience: 

• Current NY State Respiratory Care Practitioner License 
• N.B.R.C. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT preferred) 
• Graduate of a two- or four-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Minimum of one year experience in all types of adult, pediatric, and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures 
• Current CPR certification 

Hours: Per Diem (6 shifts/month) - number of hours dependent on department needs

Pay: $60-63/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement, Company Matched 403b, Hospice & Palliative care education and more!

Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.