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Resp Therapist-Ambulatory PT Days Outpt

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Greenville
300 East McBee Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team to assess and coordinate chronic disease management for patients with chronic pulmonary diseases. Initiates and accepts patient referrals, assesses healthcare needs, identifies community and medical resources, and manages assigned patient population. Works with coordinator and navigators across the system to assure standardized care and follow-up. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Develops and implements patient-centered care plans and/or discharge pathways to support self-management of pulmonary disease and to prevent readmission. Provides patient and family education as needed regarding chronic lung conditions. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and teams to assist in identification of patients needing Respiratory support and education. Identifies and coordinates post-discharge services, follow-up needs, and education in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Communicates with home care companies and SNF as needed to help facilitate discharge and education. Assists with data collection for tracking LOS and readmission and identification of barriers to successful transitional care. - Performs all respiratory care duties as within the Prisma Health Respiratory Care Policy and Procedure Manual and as assigned by the manager. May be asked to perform alternate duties as needed to assure quality care. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelor's degree in respiratory care preferred. Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses RRT - Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners Credentialed as a COPD educator and Smoking Cessation Counselor via the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) course will be required within one (1) year of hire. Certified Asthma Educator preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and/or leadership experience preferred. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices Facility 2027 Dept of Ped Svcs Administration Department 20271000 Dept of Ped Svcs Administration-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.