<p>Respiratory Therapist</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Now hiring for the 8:30am-5pm shift!</p> <p>The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking a self-motivated, outgoing and team-oriented individual for a Full Time Respiratory Therapist position. This is an exciting position and key clinical role, providing staff support and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure that standards of quality care are achieved on a consistent basis.</p> <p>The Respiratory Therapist reports to the Director of Nursing Education and Quality Assurance and is responsible for the coordination and implementation of resident care on assigned units. Some of your daily activities will include resident assessments, treatment, and implementing interventions of Respiratory Therapist scope of practice.</p> <p>About Parker</p> <p>The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.</p> <p>Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.</p> <p>Why Work at Parker</p> <ul> <li> <p>Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent training and clinical education</p> </li><li> <p>Accessible via public transportation</p> </li><li> <p>Free parking on site for all staff</p> </li><li> <p>On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch</p> </li><li> <p>Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time</p> </li></ul> <p>Position Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist (2 years preferable)</p> </li><li> <p>BLS certification through the American Heart Association</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication and follow up skills</p> </li></ul>