RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

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Have you ever wanted to work in a place where you truly make a difference in patients lives? Are you sick of working in the big factory hospitals where you are just a number, your patient load is higher than you can count, and you don't ever have enough time to learn each patient name?

We have a place where YOU matter Lakeview is looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist. Come and work for a premier LTAC hospital focusing on Brain Injury, Rehab and Neuro-behavioral patients.

Purpose and Responsibilities:

Provide prescribed respiratory services within the scope of one's license and within facility policy and procedure. Assists treatment team with treatment planning
Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Director provides rehabilitative and routine respiratory care therapeutics and emergency resuscitation services.
Serves as a resource for physicians, nurses and ancillary hospital staff.
Assures proper use and maintenance of equipment and performs related duties.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an A.M.A. approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong, interpersonal, clinical, problem-solving, team building and communication skills are required. Must work effectively and efficiently during stressful scenarios. Able to work independently. Possesses basic understanding of computers. Strong patient assessment skills.

Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.

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