Registered Respiratory Therapist

key qualifications

licenses and certifications

ACLS, AR License, BLS, NRP, PALS

minimum education

Bachelors, Masters , Associates

years experience

1+ years

schedule details

Night, 5 days/week

care settings

Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation

overview

Job Description: In accordance with our mission and core values, the licensed physical therapist will evaluate and treat patients with neuro/musculoskeletal movement disorders and skin integrity problems utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and therapeutic skills to return the patient to the highest functional level possible. The PT will develop treatment plans ensuring multi disciplinary team involvement to meet established goals that follow practice guidelines, regulatory standards and department procedures.

Required skills & experience (the “must haves” to be considered):

• Graduate of an accredited Registry School of Respiratory Therapy with minimum of Associates of Science Degree. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.

• Successful completion of the NBRC examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• A new graduate must successfully pass the CRT exam prior to employment as an RRT, then pass both RRT exams within three months of employment to continue employment as an RRT.

• Possess current Arkansas State License for Respiratory Care Practitioners.

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