Therapy Manager Jobs in Oklahoma

Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPY SUPERVISOR PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY Company: The University of Oklahoma Medical Center Location: Oklahoma City, OK Description:   Under general direction, assists in planning, directing and coordinating activities for Respiratory Service programs.Performs duties of shift supervisor. Observes and evaluates job performance of lower level professionals and technicians. Schedules staffing and work assignments, orients and trains new employees. Administers specialized respiratory treatments including setting up and monitoring of long-term life support equipment, ventilation care, oxygen therapy, inhalation treatments and performs blood gas analysis procedures. Prepares and administers proscribed medications. Observes patient during treatment and notifies attending physician or nurse of any adverse reactions. Makes an entry of treatment in patient's medical record. Maintains respiratory therapy equipment, reports any failure of equipment and institutes measures for its immediate repair. Ensure equipment is sterilized and ready for use. Assist the director in determining respiratory therapy equipment and supply needs. Maintains inventory control of equipment and supplies. Assists in preparing and/or presenting in-service education and training programs. Provides technical advice to medical staff. Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records and ensures appropriate documentation is completed for assigned shift. Assist in quality assurance audits in recording compliance or non-compliance within established departmental guidelines.   Job Requirements: Graduation from an approved respiratory care program; and Two (2) years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist *Licensure: Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and Registry (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. .

Job Title: Respiratory Therapy Manager-FT-OKC South Company: Kindred Healthcare Location: Oklahoma City, OK Description: At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred's 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. Directs therapeutic patient care services in accordance with the policies of the hospital and direction of the medical staff. Responsible for the administration of oxygen, therapeutic gas, and mist inhalation to patients in accordance with physicians orders. Prepares and maintains the employee work schedule Prepares and maintains necessary statistical data, reports, directories, memoranda, as required. Prepares and administers the annual departmental budget Maintains and stores equipment and gases in accordance with state and hospital safety regulations. Evaluates new equipment and techniques Directs the prevention maintenance and repair of equipment Maintains appropriate inventory Updates department plans, goals and objectives. Directs the audit and evaluation of respiratory care. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards. Promotes adherence to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues. Education: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Administration. Licenses/Certification: - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. - Current state licensure. - BCLS and ACLS certifications. - ACLS instructor preferred - Must maintain currency of NBRC and BCLS/ACLS Certifications and State license. Experience: Minimum three years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services. PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY