Respiratory therapy discharge planner, 0.8fte, day shift

Shift: Day Shift, no weekends

The Respiratory Therapy Discharge Planner ensures safe, effective, and timely transitions of care for patients with respiratory conditions by coordinating discharge planning activities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and facilitating continuity of care through patient assessment, direct clinical support, equipment coordination, education, and follow-up services. This role provides clinical expertise in developing and implementing respiratory care plans and partners with care providers and respiratory leadership to promote quality, evidence-based practices that optimize patient outcomes.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

License/Certification: Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in State(s) of Practice. RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience: 3 years experience as a staff therapist Clinic experience in adult population Experience with discharge planning and coordination of respiratory durable medical equipment for the home

Other: Excellent Communication and organizational skills EEO/M/F/D/V