Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Coordinator Pulmonary RT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
General Statement of Duties:
The Coordinator provides coordination and technical assistance to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation area of
the Respiratory Therapy Department. Provides an evaluation of patients referred for the appropriateness
of the pulmonary rehab services. Will assist in the education of all Respiratory Therapy staff, and will be
able to providing therapy to patients when necessary.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Participates in the daily operation of the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Maintains appropriate
staffing levels and annually reviews current regulatory standards to ensure the program meets the
requirements regarding physician oversight of the program and staff meets educational
requirements to perform this function.
2. Conducts annual feedbacks on staff that works primarily in the pulmonary rehab area and work
with staff to improve technical skills and knowledge of pulmonary rehab goals.
3. Ensures that all referrals to the Pulmonary Rehab program are contacted in a timely manner and
that each patient meets the requirements for reimbursement of services provided by the program.
4. Coordinates a team of physicians, respiratory therapists and other health care professionals to
manage patient care; enforces safety rules and ensure adherence to the physician orders within the
Pulmonary Rehab area.
5. Must be able to complete assignments independently and to work as part of a team; to take
instructions; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with the coworkers, supervisors,
patients, vendors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
6. Assists in the instruction of respiratory therapists, nursing and medical staff in the proper and safe
operation of respiratory therapy equipment, therapy modalities, skill check offs, and
competencies. Maintain all respiratory therapy skills and competencies.
Additional Job Functions:
1. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent
customer service at all times.
2. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated
facilities achieve its goals.
3. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate
safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to
supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials
encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is
a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
4. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our
patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any
activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct.
5. Completes other duties as assigned.
BenefitsMethodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Coordinator Pulmonary RT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
