Respiratory Therapist, Internal Traveler Program

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:** ** **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 is an equal opportunity employer.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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