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Description: Overview: At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you. Why Powerback?
Responsibilities: The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assisting the Vent Manager/ District Manager in the efficient management of respiratory services in his/her assigned account(s). This position also assists in integration of respiratory care services in all settings. The Lead Respiratory Therapist supports the delivery of the highest standards and quality of respiratory services. 1. Is the back-up for the Vent Manager/ District Manager in his/her absence. 2. Provides direct patient care. 3. Assists respiratory staff in identifying and removing barriers to treatment and providing clinical education to meet the needs of the patient. 4. Assists in the efficient and profitable management of respiratory services in sites of service and all assigned contracts. 5. Assists in operationally managing Genesis Respiratory Services and agency personnel within the facility. 6. Provides direct clinical support daily. Assists respiratory therapy staff with assignments as needed. Initiates and maintains communications and collaboration with all care team members. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds as required by the Program/DM Manager. Communicate care plan interventions with staff. 7. Assist with new hire orientation and training. 8. Assists the VPM/DM in meeting budget through revenue enhancement and control of expenses 9. Identify opportunities for business growth and provide clinical leadership for the advancement of professional respiratory practices with staff in collaboration with VPM/DM and Clinical manager. 10. Assists in preparation of facility/Territory reports on a weekly and monthly basis. 11. Supports the delivery of the highest standard of respiratory services through appropriate utilization of resources, the promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in collaboration with licensed therapists, VPM/DM, Senior District Manager and Clinical Manager. 12. Assists VPM/DM with customer service. 13. Assists with the clinical management of the respiratory department, including oversight related to case management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen by a licensed therapist 14. Assists VPM/DM in ensuring practice act compliance. 15. Attends facility meetings as requested by VPM/DM and is responsible for information sharing at facility meetings. 16. Ensures that staff participates in orientation and training programs including but not limited to all required compliance courses and relevant policies and procedures, and that such training is properly documented. Participates in compliance and other required training programs. 17. Assists VPM/DM to ensure respiratory care is delivered in a professional and timely manner according to policy and procedures including rotating on call as needed. 18. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: 1. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice. 2. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor must have three years direct patient care experience, and either one year of management experience in a respiratory setting or has functioned successfully as a point person under the supervision of a VPM/DM for a period of one year. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 4. A thorough knowledge of Respiratory Therapy procedures is required. |