We are currently hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to join our team in Polk City, Iowa!
At On With Life, we specialize in rehabilitative care for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries, and we are enhancing our programming by integrating respiratory therapy into our transdisciplinary team. We are looking for dedicated respiratory therapists to join our award-winning team as a manager to develop and grow our vent program. Grow your career in a mission-driven environment by providing individualized rehabilitative support within a transdisciplinary team to individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or neurological conditions.
- Environment: Skilled Long-Term Care
- Location: Polk City, Iowa
- Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM. Hours may slightly vary based on clinical needs. We anticipate approximately 40 worked hours per week, with the ability to flex hours as appropriate. This position will be part of an on-cal rotation, but no regular weekend or holiday hours are expected.
IMPORTANT: Please note that our orientation process (typically up to 1 month) may require working days or shifts outside of what will be your permanent schedule.
- Serve as the expert to the respiratory department in our long-term care program, as well as advising other On With Life programs as needed, ensuring quality and operational compliance
- Coordinate the development of policies, procedures and education for transdisciplinary team members
- Personnel management, including hiring, coaching, and evaluating direct reports
- Oversee staffing schedule, including managing the on-call, weekend, and holiday rotations
- Manage the departmental budget, including staffing and equipment
- Provide direct care to persons served as needed
Benefits of the Respiratory Therapy Manager (CRT/RRT)
- Top staff-to-patient ratios in the state, you’ll have more time with each person served!
- Annual raises & annual bonuses (discretionary)
- Early wage access (through ZayZoon)
- Health, vision, & dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) + Sick leave
- 401(k) match
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Current Respiratory Therapist license in good standing in the State of Iowa
- Ability to maintain CPR certification (training provided if needed)
- Must be available for on-call rotation (on-call pay available)
- Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions.
- Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change.
- Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student.
- Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard.
- Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential.
- Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records.
- Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement.
- At least 5 years of respiratory care in an ICU or hospital setting, or high comfort with vents
- Previous management or leadership roles preferred
On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.
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