Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy - New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation And Care Center

Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy

New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy to join the team. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental and vision 
• 401K
• PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday.
• Competitive pay
• Positive work environment 
• Employee of the month 

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy:

• Work directly with the Respiratory Therapy staff to provide top-quality respiratory care services to the patients in the unit.
• Provide essential leadership and administrative support for the health organization as a whole.
• Assist the Director of Respiratory in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Vent Unit and Respiratory Department. 
• Perform clinical assessments, which includes, but not limited to: BS, cough, sputum, dyspnea, pain, fever, hearing, skin color, vision, vital signs, circulation, spirometry, mental status, activity and medicine profile.
• Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on policy and procedures and individual patient needs.
• Provide ongoing client visits for equipment maintenance and care planning.
• Maintain good relations with clients and consults with referring physicians regarding patient treatment, medical conditions and home environments.

Requirements of the Assistant Director of Respiratory Therapy:

• Must possess and keep a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in NY. 
• Must be knowledgeable of respiratory and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to respiratory in nursing care facilities.
• Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to carry out both verbal and written directions.
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum of two (2) year of experience in supervisory role in a hospital, nursing care facility of other related health care facility, preferred.