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Respiratory Therapist
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Summary

Location

Houston

Type

full-time

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About this role

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others!
At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,
during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.

 

 

 

Respiratory Therapist


What You Must Have:

  • Associate’s degree with major in Respiratory Therapy
  • Six months of experience within in the last two years or completion of a clinical rotation within the last year in critical care/intensive care environment, to include care of respiratory needs of acutely ill patients
  • Valid state Respiratory Therapist license (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure)
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care
  • Must have current driver's license

 

Full Time Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k with up to 4% employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company car for qualifying individuals
  • Mileage reimbursement

 

What You Will Do:

  • Maintains patient’s pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports respiratory status by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
  • Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
  • Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
  • Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.
  • Works in conjunction with IDG team regarding discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care during IDG.
  • Timely submission of all documentation
  • Performance of other duties as required
  • Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.

Other facts

Tech stack
Respiratory Therapy,Patient Care,Critical Care,Interpersonal Skills,Compassionate Care,Documentation,Team Collaboration,Treatment Planning,Monitoring,Evaluation,Compliance,Breathing Exercises,Bronchopulmonary Drainage,Physiological Responses,Discharge Planning,Healthcare Provider CPR

About Heart to Heart Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice, founded in 2003, is one of the largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. Headquartered in Plano, TX, Heart to Heart Hospice provides a broad range of palliative and support care services to patients with life-limiting illnesses across 54 locations throughout Texas, Michigan and Indiana. Services provided include nursing care; physician services; counseling and social worker services; homemaker services; physical, occupational and speech therapy; spiritual counseling and bereavement; and medication for symptom and pain control. At Heart to Heart, we understand the emotional and physical challenges associated with life-limiting illness for both the patient and their loved ones. Our care team is committed to providing patients with what they need most: freedom from pain, emotional and spiritual support, and the ability to control the direction of their care. To learn more about Heart to Heart Hospice, please visit us at www.htohh.com.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 2003

What you'll do

  • The Respiratory Therapist maintains patients' pulmonary function and supports their respiratory status by administering prescribed respiratory therapy. They evaluate treatment plans and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Respiratory Therapist do at Heart to Heart Hospice?

As a Respiratory Therapist at Heart to Heart Hospice, you will: the Respiratory Therapist maintains patients' pulmonary function and supports their respiratory status by administering prescribed respiratory therapy. They evaluate treatment plans and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care..

Why join Heart to Heart Hospice as a Respiratory Therapist?

Heart to Heart Hospice is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Respiratory Therapist position at Heart to Heart Hospice remote?

The Respiratory Therapist position at Heart to Heart Hospice is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Respiratory Therapist position at Heart to Heart Hospice?

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