Location Overview: For more than 50 years, the nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation. Ranked as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and one of the top 20 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report, Brooks operates two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Jacksonville, Fla., and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health (Daytona Beach). Brooks also offers one of the region’s largest home healthcare agencies; more than 50 outpatient therapy clinics; the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living; memory care; and the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in advanced research to further the science of rehabilitation. In addition, Brooks provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. For more information, visit BrooksRehab.org .

Full-Time Shift- Hours may vary

Location Overview: Brooks Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital at 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Position Summary: Responsible for the management, development and oversight of the Respiratory Program in a 170-bed acute rehabilitation hospital. Persons served include adults and pediatric patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord, Stroke, Medically Complex, Orthopedic injuries, and Respiratory conditions requiring mechanical ventilation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all staff levels (RT) function appropriately within the guidelines of the National Board of Respiratory Care and other practice acts as applicable.
• Provides direction and supervision for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• Delivers direct patient care as necessary.
• Interviews, selects and manages performance for Respiratory personnel.
• Demonstrates awareness of budget parameters and meets hospital guidelines with cost.
• Is knowledgeable of TJC standards, CMS regulations, National Board of Respiratory Care and ensures standards are implemented in department.
• Develops program processes around Rehabilitation specialty certifications such as Magnet, CARF, and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury certification, laboratory (CAP) surveys and accreditation.
• Develops program structures that support the interdisciplinary approach to patient care and address the special needs of Rehabilitation patients.
• Coordinates education of all direct care clinicians around respiratory care, policies and protocols.
• Follow appropriate universal precautions during the delivery of care.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics during delivery of care.
• Learns new practices, services, regulations programs and shares responsibility for gaps in product, practice or regulatory knowledge.
• Networks with hospital staff and peer-level staff to share best practices.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively and performs essential functions.
• Successfully completes all assigned training and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/ problem prone /or low volume procedures including but not limited to emergency response techniques.
• Tracks and reports statistics related to respiratory care.
• Participates in hospital meetings as appropriate.
• Works with Medical Director of Respiratory program to update policies and procedures as indicated.
• Coordinates performance improvement activities for respiratory department.
• Serves as back up BLS instructor for facility.
• Considers patient/customer comfort and need to control when planning and delivering patient care.
• Promptly responds to the needs of patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Respects and considers patient/family preferences, goals and privacy when planning/delivering care.
• Facilitates collaboration and coordination with acute care partners for shared services.
• Builds strong relationships with coworkers and other staff, recognizing individual talents and perspectives.

Job Qualifications:

• Registered Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role in a hospital setting.
• (ACLS) preferred.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development ProgramsBrooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.