Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab PT Days
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Woodstock
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for
implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge,
experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The Respiratory
Therapist is responsible for delivering patient care in complex,
multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is
in outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation, with significant
independent decision-making and self direction. In addition, to
patient care delivery, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for
patient, family/support system education, coordination of
activities, staff development, and professional and
self-developmental activities. The Respiratory Therapist is
responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and
awareness of population specific needs. The Respiratory Therapist
addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental,
psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing
care to the patient. The Respiratory Therapist partners with the
multidisciplinary team of professionals and the develops
individualized goal-oriented care plans and exercise prescriptions.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides Customer
Service * a. Completion of patient care, documentation, and
education * b. Team approach to service * c. Promotes a team spirit
and positive work environment * d. Provides supportive environment
for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care * a.
Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy * b.
Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* c. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication,
bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, & oxygen * d * e. Performs
pulse oximetry tests during pulmonary rehab sessions as well as
6MWT (six-minute walk test). * d. Delivers oxygen therapy as
appropriate in pulmonary rehab setting * e. Teaches and promotes
respiratory muscle training, diaphragm and pursed-lip breathing. *
f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students
and peers * g. Location Specific: * Cardiac EKG monitoring *
Develops individual treatment plan including exercise prescription
Provides Safe & Quality Environment * a. Promotes current and
accurate electronic orders, charting and charging * b. Promotes
high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) * c.
Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote
quality care * d. Promotes evidence-based practice * e. Reviews the
revised and new DPPs Performs other duties as assigned Complies
with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and
code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: GED of an accredited
respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with
minimally 20 quarter hours of science Associate's Degree Bachelor's
Degree Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All
certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. -
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof - NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory
Therapi - BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support -
Instructor - ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or
ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor-Preferred Additional License(s) and
Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year 1-2
yrs clinical experience. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability
to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and
maintain working relationships with physicians and other health
care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with
databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication
skills are a must for this job. Join us and discover the support to
do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect
with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a
future that gives you more.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Atlanta , Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab PT Days, Healthcare , Woodstock, Georgia
