eam Leader Pulmonary Therapist -Cardio-Pulmonary Services (Branson)

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Department

Join our Respiratory Care Department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients! With the opportunity to join our dedicated intubation and arterial line insertion team, you will be at the forefront of transforming healthcare through advanced technology and innovative procedures. Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals, delivering life-saving respiratory treatments that greatly enhance the well-being of our community. At CoxHealth you will have the opportunity to hone your skills, drive innovation, and truly make a difference. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to advance your career while changing lives-apply today!

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus
• $.50 BS Pay for Bachelor’s in Respiratory

Job Summary

• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of Respiratory anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, disease process, patient evaluation and assessment skills and critical thinking skills. Leads the team in performing all respiratory procedures and protocols, testing, and CPR in all areas of the hospital as directed by the supervisor. Collaborates with Physicians and Nurses in unit assigned. Divides workload for the area.

Job Requirements

• Education

  • Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program

  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

• Experience

  • No prior experience required

• Skills

  • Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.

  • Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.

  • Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.

  • Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.

  • Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Missouri State License for Respiratory

  • RRT credential from the NBRC

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training will vary within the areas in which you are assigned:

    • Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire for all areas

    • Must obtain PALS within 365 days of hire for working in the Pediatric floor and in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

    • Must obtain ACLS within 365 days of hire for working in critical care unit

    • Must obtain NRP within 365 days of hire for working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)