Director of Respiratory Therapy

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond. Set primarily on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home care (LHCSA) agencies.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy.

The Director of Respiratory Therapy will be responsible for the organization and direction of the Respiratory care services to provide optimal care for all residents. The Director will establish standards and clinical procedures, develop and implement departmental policies and budgets to achieve agreed upon goals and objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the patient’s physical problems such as signs and symptoms or respiratory distress, failure, etc.

• Determines need for respiratory equipment, and other related supplies and same for repair and replacement as appropriate.

• Assesses the patient’s compliance with the therapeutic regimen and discusses with the medical and nursing staff any areas of non-compliance to determine possible changes in treatment plan.

• In services patient, family and staff in pulmonary hygiene and the use of the respiratory equipment to be used by the patient when appropriate.

• Communicates information on a regular basis to the nurse who is responsible fand coordinates patient care.

• Provides timely documentation including but not limited to; assessments, plans, goals, care, summary reports and related data.

• Has analytical skills necessary in order to develop and implement departmental policies, procedures and budgets to evaluate operational services to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Consults with Medical Director, consulting pulmonologists and care team regarding implementation of patient treatment modalities related to respirator care.

• Develops and maintains Respiratory Care manual ensuring staff is made aware of any policy or procedure changes.

• Participates in appropriate resident care discharge planning conferences in service education program and committees as applicable, including Gurwin homecare where appropriate.

• Provides new employee orientation and educates new staff to scope of service and facility as well as new technology and capabilities.

• Establishes and collaborates with Central Supply in the maintenance of par stock levels for respiratory care supplies.

• Maintains preventative maintenance records for all ventilator equipment in conjunction with the Director of Central Supply. In collaboration with Engineering, assures that the liquid oxygen system is maintained and refilled on a timely basis and any other related functions.

• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when dealing with staff, peers and supervisors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from JRCRTE – AMA accredited program in Respiratory Care

• Licensed by the NYS Department of Education as a Respiratory Therapist and Registered (RTT) by the national Board for Respiratory Care

• A minimum of 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Member of the American Association for Respirator Care.

• Knowledge of dementia population and dealing with related behaviors.

We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:

o Fitness Reimbursement Program

o Wellness discounts

• Dental Insurance through MetLife

• Vision Insurance through MetLife

• Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify

• Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care

• Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)

• Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)

• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)

• Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview

• Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

• Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions

• Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions

• Starbuck’s café on-site

• Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing

• Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events

• Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

EOE M/F/D/V