Cardiopulmonary Rehab Therapist

Job description

Join our Cardiopulmonary Rehab team as a Cardiopulmonary Rehab Therapist and make a lasting impact on patients navigating cardiac and pulmonary conditions. This is a unique opportunity to use your Respiratory Therapy expertise beyond the bedside, building relationships with patients and celebrating their progress throughout their rehabilitation journey.
In this role, you’ll combine clinical assessment, exercise monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient education, and respiratory care to create individualized plans that help patients safely improve their strength, endurance, and confidence. You’ll lead activity and education sessions, perform Six Minute Walk Tests, support supplemental oxygen needs, and partner with an interdisciplinary team to help patients achieve meaningful health goals.
Position Summary
Provides assessment, evaluation, education and monitors progress in activity level for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis based on patient’s health history, cardiovascular risk factors, family history, health status, and physician order.
Responsibilities
• Conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate care plans
• Leads and directs patient activity and education classes while working collaboratively with team members and students to provide patient care
• Provides educational information related to cardiopulmonary disease and processes, nutrition, psychosocial, medications and related topics to patients, professionals and at community events
• Administers and titrates supplemental oxygen based on physician orders
• Conducts Six Minute Walk or similar tests to help establish supplemental oxygen requirements for patients
• Assist with patient transition to utilizing supplemental oxygen
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited school or Respiratory Therapy or US military equivalent required
• 6 months experience with cardiac, pulmonary, or chronically ill patients in a rehabilitative setting preferred
• Credentialed as a CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the NBRC required
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Idaho required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Membership with AACVPR preferred
• AACVPR CCRP certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and respiratory physiology
• Able to monitor and interpret 3 lead EKGs

Working Conditions
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to kneel
• Must be able to stoop or crouch
• Required to bend
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Typical equipment used in a clinical and/or office job
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, acids, cleaning solution, disinfectants, soaps, etc.
• Exposure to gas, vapor, fall risk, glass, smell, noise, etc.
• Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today!
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