Lead Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapist (Full-time, Days)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program CoordinatorPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Schedule: FT Days/ 36 hrs. per week.Coordinate all aspects of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, including patient admission and completion of the program. Acts as a liaison to the Clinical Manager of the Respiratory Care Department and the Vice President of Operations.Responsibilities:Oversees all clinical operations of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and functions as a Hospital Respiratory Therapist.Utilizes analytical and clinical knowledge to effectively coordinate all clinical aspects of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, while maintaining communication with Clinical Manager and Vice President.Risk stratifies patients, based on disease severity, to determine appropriate length of program.Displays knowledge of lung anatomy and physiology.Displays knowledge of pulmonary diseases and their effects on patients. Displays knowledge of respiratory medications, appropriate use, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects.Displays knowledge of and interprets Arterial Blood Gases (ABG’s) - Displays knowledge of pulse oximetry and its implications.Analyzes basic pulmonary function results, i.e. spirometry.Able to assess adventitious breath sounds. Displays knowledge of BiPAP and CPAP and their appropriate applications.Collaborate with patients to define goals.Discuss educational topics of program including core areas of Nutrition, Psychosocial, Risk Factors and Exercise.Serves as liaison between patient, medical director, referring providers and other rehabilitation staff.Communicates effectively and acts as liaison between patients, medical director, staff and any referring providers, as needed, regarding patient admissions, progress and/or any issues a patient may experience when enrolled in Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.Credentials:Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Education or Equivalent Experience:Associate of Arts or Science (Required)Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy Pulmonary Rehabilitation experience required. Experience in leadership role preferredWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work.We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.