Respiratory Therapist, Registered

16 hours ago


Charlottesville, United States UVA Health Full time
Join our team and take your career in respiratory therapy to new heights Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch your career or an experienced therapist looking for your next challenge, we have opportunities for you.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Pay range is $34.01 - $48.21 based on education and experience.

We offer competitive compensation, $20,000 sign-on and relocation bonuses, and a supportive work environment where you'll be empowered to make a difference. Plus, as a UVA Health employee, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and resources to support your personal, professional, and financial goals.

At UVA Health, we're proud to be an integral part of The University of Virginia (UVA). As the academic medical center of UVA, we combine the resources and expertise of a world-class university with the compassionate care and innovation of a leading healthcare institution. Our affiliation with UVA ensures that our patients benefit from cutting-edge research, top-tier medical education, and a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. We're dedicated to excellence in healthcare, and we're seeking skilled clinicians like you who demonstrate advanced knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll have the chance to consistently perform at the highest level, incorporating other system assessments into care and reliably demonstrating excellent practice and documentation to department standards with minimal-to-no-variation.

Here's what you can expect in this role:
Collaborative Care: You'll manage care and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
Professional Growth: We embrace professional development and support your growth through formal education, professional certification, internal/external learning, and participation in professional organizations.
Innovation: You'll have the opportunity to demonstrate innovative application of technologies that support patient care and stay active with implementation of evidenced-based-practice and new knowledge generated by respiratory research endorsed by our department.

We offer competitive compensation, sign-on and relocation bonuses, and a supportive work environment where you'll be empowered to make a difference. Plus, as a UVA Health employee, you'll have access to outstanding benefits and resources to support your personal, professional, and financial goals.

If you're ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovation, we'd love to hear from you
  • Assesses respiratory care needs, applies diagnostic testing & therapeutic plans with skill and insight.

  • Documents patient care according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.

  • Accurately communicates patient responses to respiratory therapy interventions and recommends need for modification of patient care plan.

  • Embraces Quality as evidenced by: Comprehension of processes, data, & outcomes; Participation in PI initiatives, Application of standard procedures, protocols, & documentation.

  • Embraces professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal/external learning, and professional organization participation. Precepts new learners and students.

  • Demonstrates innovative application of technologies that support patient care; Active with implementation of evidenced-based-practice and new knowledge generated by respiratory research and endorsed by Department.

  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $30.13 - $48.21 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.  Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Experience:  12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.

License/Certification:  Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.  American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.  Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) required within 2 years of hire for Medical Center Respiratory Therapists; ACLS required for TCH Respiratory Therapists within 3 months of hire. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.



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