Physiotherapy Government Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $58,000.00 - $83,000.00 Annually
Location : St. Croix, VI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201904200
Department: Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center
Opening Date: 04/19/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
JOB CLASS CODE: Respiratory FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPTPOSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Respiratory TherapistSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoCLASSIFIED/UNCLASSIFIED: ClassifiedBARGAINING UNIT:SIUEFFECTIVE DATE: January 2016REVISION DATE:N/A
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides respiratory therapy (invasive and noninvasive) to patients from newborn to the elderly, as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices and oversee the supervising of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the absence of the Chief of the Respiratory Department.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

1. Maintain established hospital/departmental policies, procedure, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.
2. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
3. Possesses the ability to provide respiratory therapy (invasive and noninvasive) to patients as ordered.
4. Therapy/services provided include: Administration of aerosolized medication, oxygen administration, airway management, postural drainage (chest physiotherapy/physical therapy), rapid responses (Codes), mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, respiratory consultation and the discontinuation of therapy, all per physician's order.
5. Responds to all Code Blue, Code Green, STEMI Alerts, and Trauma Alerts.
6. Documenting and charging of Respiratory services.
7. May perform intubation if trained, under supervision.
8. Set up equipment for physician and assist physician during procedure.
9. Perform arterial blood gas sampling.
10. Make recommendation for appropriate therapy by notifying physician for neonates, pediatric and adult patients. Provide emergency treatment as authorized.
11. Responsible for the equipment set up, initiation and management of patients on continuous ventilation
12. Attends meetings as required
13. Maintain department records, reports and files as required.
14. Subjected to long irregular hours, prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.
15. Work is performed in a hospital setting. Universal precautions apply; Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. May or occasionally be exposed to patient elements. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne disease. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an approved RCP program
2. Board credentialed as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care
3. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year program in respiratory therapy
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
2. Certifications in the following:

ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support),
PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support),
NRP (Neonatal Pediatric Program)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the theories and practices of respiratory care and skilled in the application of professional respiratory theories and practices.
2. Knowledge of analytical and grammatical skills necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
3. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
4. Knowledge of hospital/departmental policies and procedures, emergency protocols, JCAHO and CMS standards.
5. Knowledge in basic government structure.
6. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with employees of the health care facility
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Ability to make independent judgments in relation to respiratory practices.
9. Familiarity with Medical software, spreadsheet and overall computer skills
10. Ability to display time management skills
11. Skilled in maintain records and preparing reports.
12. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Respiratory Therapist, who assigns duties, describes scope of goals and objectives and furnishes guidance only on critical issues. Work is reviewed through reports and department meetings
13. Ability to display good interrelationships with all medical units, support services, physicians and nursing, patients/family and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Employee will work in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand hygiene practices, Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated; is subject to interruptions and noise daily.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The Government of the Virgin Islands aspires to provide the highest level of comprehensive benefits, services and programs to eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents which:

• Meet and anticipate their individual needs;
• Assure the GVI's competitiveness with other employers to attract and retain employees;
• Maximize cost effectiveness; and,
• Assure optimal health and productivity of employees.

To achieve this goal, from time to time, the carrier for the GVI's insurance may change. Please contact the Group Health Insurance Office of the Division of Personnel in St. Thomas and St. Croix at for more information regarding carriers.
Medical and Dental Coverage
Enrollment
The Virgin Islands government offers to full-time employees and their eligible dependents, a group health and dental insurance plan.
Full-time employees must enroll within thirty-one (31) days of hire unless they can provide proof of medical coverage from another source. An employee who does not enroll within 31 days of employment will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan with single coverage.
If an employee fails to enroll dependents within the initial eligibility period he/she must wait until a period of "open enrollment" is announced or have a qualifying event as determined by the health insurance carrier to enroll dependents or make changes to their coverage.
Effective Date of Coverage
If enrollment forms are received on or before the 6th of the month, coverage will be effective on the first day of the first month following the receipt of enrollment forms. If enrollment forms received on the 7th of the month or later, coverage will be effective on the first day of the second month following the receipt of the enrollment forms.
Example:
Date Forms Received May 1st May 8th January 6th February 7th
Coverage Effective Date June 1st July 1st February 1st April 1st
Dependent Coverage
Dependents of eligible employees may participate in the Group Health and Dental Insurance Program according to the terms and conditions imposed by the Health Insurance Board of Trustees and/or the carrier. Eligible dependents are the employee's:

1. Legal spouse;
2. Natural children;
3. Adopted children; and
4. Step children.

When a new dependent is acquired, you must enroll them within thirty-one (31) days after acquiring such dependent. When enrolling a dependent at any time, the following may be required:

1. Birth certificate;
2. Marriage certificate;
3. Adoption papers; and/or
4. Legal papers of appointment.

Various other documents may be required to determine the eligibility of the dependents.
Cost of Coverage
The GVI contributes toward the cost of Health Insurance for each employee enrolled under the Group Health Insurance Program. The GVI reserves the right to change the amount of the employee contribution when necessary for financial or other reasons.
Waiver or Discontinuation of Benefits
An employee may opt to decline coverage, or discontinue coverage under the Group Health and Dental Insurance Plan at any time. An employee who waives coverage upon employment, or who drops out of the program must provide proof of medical coverage and will be subject to the eligibility requirements imposed by the carrier in order to re-enroll in the program. This provision also applies to dependents that are dropped from the plan.
Coverage discontinues on the last day of the month following a qualifying event or on the date of an employee's separation.
After separation, an employee or dependent may be eligible to convert their group policy to an individual policy within 30 days, depending on the insurance carrier. If an employee would like to convert their policy to an individual policy a notice of conversion must be sent to the insurance carrier. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation (COBRA) coverage is not available in the Virgin Islands after loss of coverage.
Dental Insurance
As a condition of participation, all employees must enroll in medical coverage to qualify for Dental Insurance.
Leave without Pay
The GVI will maintain group health insurance plan coverage for employees on leave without pay. This coverage will remain at the level and under the conditions for which coverage would have been provided if the employee had continued employment continuously for the duration of the leave. However, employees on leave must arrange to pay into the Group Health Insurance Fund the employee's share of their health insurance premium to maintain coverage.
Retirement Benefits
Retired employees and their dependents are eligible to continue to participate in the Group Health and Dental Insurance Program. Retirees must provide updated contact information to the Group Health Insurance Division to maintain coverage.
Life Insurance
The government provides a complementary basic non-contributory $10,000 basic life insurance benefit. In order for the benefit to be effective, an enrollment form must be forwarded to the Group Insurance Office at the Division. The enrollment form must be signed, dated and must indicate a designated beneficiary.
Employees may also select additional life insurance in either 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x base salary or $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000 or $150,000 amounts as supplemental contributory coverage. The employee pays the cost of this additional insurance, and may be required to submit evidence of insurability when increasing coverage after initial enrollment. Insurance enrollment forms and booklets explaining in detail the plan of benefits, as well as claim forms and a schedule of costs may be obtained from the Group Health Insurance Office.
Upon retirement life insurance benefits may be reduced.
Upon death the designated beneficiary will be eligible to receive the life insurance proceeds of the insurance participant, the Division must be notified of the death in order to initiate the claim process. Life insurance benefits are payable by the contracted insurance company and a subject to the limitations established by the insurance company.
Supplemental Insurance
The GVI has several supplemental insurance plans that provide for coverage over and above the regular medical, dental and life insurance coverage.
These plans are voluntary and are not contributed to by the GVI. A list of the current supplemental insurance plans is available through the Group Health Insurance Office. An employee who does not wish to enroll in medical coverage is eligible to enroll in supplemental insurance.
Moving and Relocation Allowance
It is the policy of the GVI to provide a reasonable relocation allowance inclusive of airfare, to eligible employees, based on their employment contract, to help defray the costs associated with relocation from outside the Virgin Islands to accept employment with the GVI. This allowance is made in lieu of any and all claims for reimbursement of relocation and moving expenses.
This policy applies to new employees recruited from off-island and who are approved by the Department Head to receive the benefit of a relocation allowance for moving and relocation expenses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The GVI will provide confidential and voluntary assistance through its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members who may be faced with dynamic challenges of financial concerns, legal issues, alcohol or drug problems, marital problems, illness of a family member, emotional worries, child care problems, etc. For the welfare of employees as well as effective business operations, the GVI encourages its employees to take advantage of this valuable benefit of employment with GVI.
Application
Employees and their family members can refer themselves to the EAP. The program may be reached 24 hours a day on weekdays and weekends.
EAP counselors are available to meet with employees or family members to assess a problem and develop a plan for resolution. The counselors may suggest a referral to an outside resource, such as a therapist, Departmental resource, physician, treatment facility or other professional that would be appropriate to assist in resolving the problem or situation. Where an employee may be in need of information, a referral or suggestion may be made over the telephone. There is no charge for employees or their families to use the services of the EAP.
Participation in the EAP Program does not jeopardize job security or promotional opportunities. Howeve