Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Be registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), or accredited by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT); General Respiratory Therapist (GRT) credentials are accepted.
Possess a valid, full Class G driver's licence and a safe driving history.
Be clean-shaven where a respirator seals to the skin of the face or neck when an N95 respirator is required for worker protection.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical expertise in respiratory therapies, including oxygen, complex care, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), to community patients safely and effectively.
Provide ongoing patient education on the safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment; develop and support patient-centered care plans; and conduct thorough respiratory assessments.
Build and nurture positive relationships with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals in their circle of care.
Determine the resources and visits required and funding eligibility necessary to maintain the highest standard of appropriate patient care; use effective assessment and active listening skills virtually, by phone, and in person.
Participate in the shared, paid emergency on-call rotation.
Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist North Bay/Muskoka ProResp Full time /Part-time Permanent, up to 37.5hrs/wk. Mon-Fri. (9am-5pm) Base Salary $70,500 - $86,500/yr
ProResp Inc., is the largest Ontario owned provider of home respiratory services, and the first to offer homecare services with the RRT as the primary healthcare provider. Today we continue our 44-year journey as homecare pioneers providing complex airway management and exceptional patient-centric respiratory care within communities. We promote a safe, inclusive, socially responsible environment where you will work collaboratively as part of a diverse team passionate about helping people breathe. Every employee at ProResp plays a part in assisting our patients in achieving their desired level of independence and quality of life. Please view our video to learn more about being a Respiratory Therapist at ProResp: https://tinyurl.com/2w5k222e
Duties
Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community, in a safe and effective manner.
Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment; develop and support patient centered care plans; conduct thorough respiratory assessments.
Build and nurture positive relationships with patients, their families and other health care professionals in their circle of care.
Determine resource and visit requirements and funding eligibility necessary to maintain the highest standard of appropriate patient care; utilize effective assessment and active listening skills virtually, by phone, and in person.
ProResp encourages long term employment by offering a comprehensive package including:
Base Salary of $70,500 - $86,500/yr
plus annual and Long-term incentive programs
plus annual performance and salary reviews.
Paid on-call availability and paid call-out time
Company vehicle including expenses (gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, winter tires, etc)
3 weeks paid vacation to start (quickly moving to 4 weeks paid after 2 years)
Paid professional liability Insurance
Paid CRTO and RTSO registrations
Comprehensive benefits including health and dental, disability, EAP, and pension plan
Corporate cell phone
Business casual environment with scrubs allowance
Consideration provided for relocation allowance
In addition to financial benefits, we offer:
An organization committed to a patient-centric model of care.
Reliable employment with consistent daytime business hours in an organization with over 40 years of steady business growth providing ongoing advancement opportunities.
A positive, ethical and socially inclusive work environment that is supportive of professional development and career advancement.
Team-oriented environments with dedicated colleagues sharing your respiratory passion
A voice in employee surveys and open-door dialogue with all levels of management
Business hours of work
up to 37.5 hrs./week - Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Participation in the shared (paid) emergency on-call rotation.
To be qualified:
Registered with the CRTO (or accredited by CSRT). GRT accepted.
Must possess a valid, full Class G Drivers’ license with a safe driving history.
Clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin of the face or neck when the use of a N95 respirator is required during duties for worker protection.
This is a current and available opportunity with a growing, highly reputable organization. To learn more about our company please visit our website at www.proresp.com.
ProResp Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation during recruiting, please contact Human Resources at 519-686-2615.