Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
The role involves assessing patient cardiopulmonary status to develop and implement respiratory care plans. The therapist will work autonomously and collaboratively across departments to provide care and education to patients and families.
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Join the Emplify Health by Gundersen Respiratory Care team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team!
What you will work: 0.6 FTE = 48 Hours every 2 weeks Day/PM shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holidays Shift Differentials: PM – $2.50/hour | Nights – $4.00/hour | Weekends - $3.00/hour What you will do: Working with autonomy while collaborating across departments to better the health of your patients Assesses the patient's cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan Identifies and addresses the special needs, education and training of patients and families in outpatient settings What you will get: $15K sign-on bonus for candidates with 2yr+ experience (paid out 1/2 after 6 months of employment and the other 1/2 paid out on day 366) $10K sign-on bonus for candidates with less than 2 years of experience (paid out 1/2 after 6 months of employment and the other 1/2 paid out on day 366) $15K in relocation assistance for eligible candidates Starting rate of $33.78/hr + more for experience $375 towards Kettering Study Materials An engaged team with a welcoming environment that is supportive of new and current staff A well thought out training partnership A top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits and much more!
What you need: Associate degree in respiratory therapy Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, within 2 years of hire) Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers About Emplify Health by Gundersen: Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin.
With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
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Candidates must have an associate degree in respiratory therapy and be certified as a CRT and RCP in Wisconsin. Basic Life Support certification is required, and RRT certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
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