ST2022

Join Special Tree asRespiratory Therapist

Special Tree is one of the nations leading rehabilitation providers for post-and subacute care and recovery from brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neurological issues. Our specialty rehabilitation center, situated on a serene 23-acre campus in Romulus, Michigan, provides patients with extraordinary opportunities for healing and recovery through outcomes-based rehabilitation, advanced care, and some of the latest technology available for therapy and treatment. Celebrating 50 years, Special Tree is a pioneer in neuro-rehabilitation, the first of its kind in Michigan.

About Special Tree:

At Special Tree we believe there is a better path to healing and recovery, helping each patient achieve the highest levels of independence possible. Since 1974 our team has been critical in helping us provide hope, encouragement, and expertise for people who have experienced life-altering changes. Our core values of Trust, Resilience, Empathy, and Excellence are more than just words, theyre a way of life.

The Role:

The Respiratory Therapist works as a partner with the Respiratory Team Coordinatorto lead our care delivery on our beautiful, 4-acre wooded NeuroCare Campus in Romulus, MI.

Position: As Needed/As Available

Responsibilities:

Provides fabulous every day care, every day to clients and other customers.
Provides evaluation, treatment, monitoring, testing, mechanical ventilation, and education using accepted Respiratory Therapy procedures and techniques for pulmonary function, disease, processes, and prevention.
Provides for cleanliness and maintenance of respiratory equipment and associated work areas.
Instructs clients and families on appropriate home programs and care.
Documents evaluations, progress notes, care plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with existing criteria.
Acts as liaison and assume the duty to report and coordinate nursing services regarding client status and care.
Acts independently and make sound clinical judgments regarding changing client status and needs and subsequent required care.

Requirements:

Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan
Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of Michigan.

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