About this opportunity
Kootenai Health lists this Cardiopulmonary Rehab Therapist opportunity in coeur d'alene, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Days
Join our Cardiopulmonary Rehab team as a Cardiopulmonary Rehab Therapist and make a lasting impact on patients navigating cardiac and pulmonary conditions. This is a unique opportunity to use your Respiratory Therapy expertise beyond the bedside, building relationships with patients and celebrating their progress throughout their rehabilitation journey.
In this role, you’ll combine clinical assessment, exercise monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient education, and respiratory care to create individualized plans that help patients safely improve their strength, endurance, and confidence. You’ll lead activity and education sessions, perform Six Minute Walk Tests, support supplemental oxygen needs, and partner with an interdisciplinary team to help patients achieve meaningful health goals.
Position Summary
Provides assessment, evaluation, education and monitors progress in activity level for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis based on patient’s health history, cardiovascular risk factors, family history, health status, and physician order.
Responsibilities
Conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate care plans
Leads and directs patient activity and education classes while working collaboratively with team members and students to provide patient care
Provides educational information related to cardiopulmonary disease and processes, nutrition, psychosocial, medications and related topics to patients, professionals and at community events
Administers and titrates supplemental oxygen based on physician orders
Conducts Six Minute Walk or similar tests to help establish supplemental oxygen requirements for patients
Assist with patient transition to utilizing supplemental oxygen
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Performs other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school or Respiratory Therapy or US military equivalent required
6 months experience with cardiac, pulmonary, or chronically ill patients in a rehabilitative setting preferred
Credentialed as a CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the NBRC required
Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Idaho required
BLS required
ACLS required
Membership with AACVPR preferred
AACVPR CCRP certification preferred
Strong knowledge of cardiac and respiratory physiology
Able to monitor and interpret 3 lead EKGs
Working Conditions
Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
Must be able to kneel
Must be able to stoop or crouch
Required to bend
Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information
Typical equipment used in a clinical and/or office job
Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals, acids, cleaning solution, disinfectants, soaps, etc.
Exposure to gas, vapor, fall risk, glass, smell, noise, etc.
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Employee referral bonus program
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Worksite address
coeur d'alene, ID, 83814, US
Who can apply
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