Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Location
Richmond, Indiana
The Respiratory Therapist will function as the primary NICU therapist, conducting thorough respiratory assessments and developing comprehensive care plans for neonates in collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities include administering various respiratory therapies like mechanical ventilation, managing equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of one year of critical care respiratory therapy experience or two years in a Level 2 or greater facility with competency in neonatal/newborn intubation. A current California RCP license, NBRC registration, and specific certifications (BLS, PALS, NRP) are mandatory.
Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to determine therapy needs. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include exercises’, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices to improve patients functional abilities. Teach patients and family members about home safety, adaptive equipment, and strategies to manage daily activities effectively. Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, treatment plans, and modifications to therapy programs for compliance and regulatory standards. Monitor patients progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to meet changing needs. Utilize outcome-based measures to assess the effectiveness of therapy interventions. Collaborate and communicate patient’s change in condition with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other home health team members. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association Active registered OT license in the state which you practice Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification One-year Occupational Therapy experience in a clinical setting. Current Drivers License Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations Ready to Make a Difference? At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
