Job Description

Overview:

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest

in Post Falls, Idaho offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation services for patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. As a leading rehab hospital, we help individuals overcome the challenges of strokes, amputee, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions with comprehensive therapy programs. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Stroke and Amputee. Our caring clinical team provides one-on-one physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with 24/7 nursing and physician support, all in a comfortable, healing environment. Serving both the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane region, we combine small-town compassion with world-class rehabilitative care. Recognized among the nation's top 10% of rehab hospitals, the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest is committed to helping patients achieve maximum recovery close to home.

Experience the Charm of North Idaho -

Nestled between Coeur d'Alene and Spokane, Post Falls offers stunning natural beauty with easy access to outdoor adventure. Enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, and skiing all within minutes of home, thanks to nearby rivers, lakes, and mountains. With a low cost of living, friendly community, Post Falls is a hidden gem for those seeking a high quality of life. Its blend of small-town feel and proximity to urban amenities makes it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required. Current CPR Certification required. One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.



Responsibilities:

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.