Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

Overview:

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Sacramento, California

 

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital clinically ranked in the Top 10% of all rehabilitation hospitals nationwide. 

 

We offer high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the Sacramento region. We specialize in treating individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating medical events.

 

Our team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals provides comprehensive therapy services – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies – utilizing advanced techniques and equipment in our hospital.

 

We pride ourselves on our warm, team-oriented culture where patient success is our top priority.

 

Joint Commission-accredited and aligned with national best practices, Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital delivers patient-centered care that is effective, efficient, and tailored to help each person reach their fullest recovery potential.

 

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 

Responsibilities:

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation : The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ Minimum Salary: USD $38.50/Hr. Maximum Salary: USD $46.01/Hr.