Physical Therapist
Roshal Health
Pulmonary Rehab Therapist
Recora Inc.
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $20 - $30 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide pulmonary rehabilitation and therapeutic programming to patients enrolled in Recora’s pulmonary rehabilitation program.
- Perform comprehensive health and therapy assessments including physical fitness, medical history, lifestyle habits, and psychological wellbeing.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust rehabilitation plans; track exercise tolerance, heart rate, and blood pressure.
- Verify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, and oxygen; deliver oxygen therapy as appropriate.
- Perform pulse oximetry tests and six-minute walk tests (6MWT) and cardiac EKG monitoring during sessions.
- Teach respiratory muscle training, diaphragm and pursed-lip breathing, and promote respiratory health techniques.
- Develop individual treatment plans including exercise prescription and provide behavioral coaching and motivational support.
- Provide education and counseling on health, nutrition, stress management, smoking cessation, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Identify and address barriers to program completion and group education participation.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress, and communication; record data for program outcomes and reporting.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team (pulmonologists, nurses, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, dietitians) and report to Head of Care Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in respiratory care or a related field.
- BLS (Required)
- CPFT or RPFT (Required)
- CRT or RRT (Required)
- ACSM-EP (Preferred)
- 3+ years of experience working in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with pulmonary patients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information in an understandable way.
- Knowledge of pulmonary disease management, cardiopulmonary rehab prescription, and behavior change techniques.
- Empathy and patience for patients with varying physical and emotional challenges.
- Motivational and goal-oriented approach to patient care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
