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University of Virginia Respiratory Therapist, Internal Traveler Program in Charlottesville, Virginia
Healthcare professionals at UVA Health are valued team members contributing to an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s.
At UVA Health, healthcare professionals provide high quality patient care, advance medicine and innovate excellence; transforming health and inspiring hope for all Virginians and beyond.
The Internal Traveler Program is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the boundless possibilities at UVA Health. Internal Traveler positions are:
compensated competitively with other traveler positions,
available in a wide variety of clinical practice opportunities, and
are offered in 13-week blocks, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 39 weeks.
$2,500 Incentive Bonus for first 13 week assignment
Please visit link: https://hr.virginia.edu/uva-health-internal-traveler-program
Opportunities are available for Respiratory Therapists in the Internal Traveler Program. We are seeking a competent clinician with moderate level knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions.
Position Compensation Range: - Hourly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: 12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience.
Licensure: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required (new graduates must obtain within 90 days of hire). Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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