Join Our Team and Grow Your Career
Do you want to advance your career? UBMD Pediatrics is seeking our next valued employee. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, UBMD Pediatrics is the place for you. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. This is a chance you don't want to miss!!! UBMD Pediatrics is committed to providing excellent care for children and building strong relationships with families. We're looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
About UBMD Pediatrics
UBMD Pediatrics is one of 18 practice plans within UBMD Physicians’ Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 18 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. For more information regarding UBMD Pediatrics, please visit www.UBMDPediatrics.com.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Be part of a team: We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Make a difference: You'll play a vital role in shaping patient experiences and supporting their health journey.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy a generous PTO plan, no weekends or holidays, Flexible hours and pre-scheduled hybrid work options.
General Summary: Responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating, and administering appropriate respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents requiring treatment. Provides comprehensive, age-appropriate respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including respiratory assessments, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, airway management, and ventilatory support. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and provide safe and effective patient care, while educating patients and families regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
· Plans, implements and evaluates individualized care based on patient’s assessment which reflects the age of patients cared for and the specific growth and development needs of the patient.
· Explains purpose and procedure of treatment, test and equipment to the patient and patient’s family/support persons.
· Conducts physicians prescribed treatments, operating various oxygen devices, nebulizers, chest VEST, cough assist, Bpap/Cpap, home ventilators among others.
· Performs chest physical therapy treatments which may involve percussion, postural drainage and intrapulmonary oscillation. Also provides education to patients and family members on all types of chest physical therapy.
· Provides education to family members and ongoing care patients requiring mechanical ventilation and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the home setting.
· Performs pulmonary function testing and bedside spirometry.
· Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response to treatment in the patient electronic medical record.
· Conducts patient report to relief personnel and communicates pertinent information to supervising personnel.
· Processes and handles respiratory therapy equipment according to policy.
· Performs patient education and community service programs.
· Provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages.
· Adheres to universal precautions, fire and safety policies.
· Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities.
· Maintains equipment and department in a clean, neat and orderly condition.
· Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergencies.
Education
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory care program. Current and valid RRT or CRT license. Current, BLS, and NRP certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Knowledge in general clinical services.
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
· Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
· Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
· Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
Benefits Package Details
With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. When you join UBMD Pediatrics as a contributing member of our team, you can expect to receive:
· Healthcare Benefits: Includes comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you to choose from.
· Robust Benefits: 401(k) with employer contribution. Disability insurance, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance.
· Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous Paid Time Off package
· Work-Life Balance: No overnight, holiday, or weekend shifts.
· Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development in a supportive environment.
Where We Work:
Our new building is located in the heart of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. We have access to secure and safe ramp parking as well as street parking, convenient access to nearby Allen/Medical Campus metro station as well as NFTA bus routes, park-and-ride, and easy highway access.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We invite you to submit your application, including a resume and cover letter highlighting your skills and passion for patient care. Join UBMD Pediatrics and be a part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families every day.
* The pay range shown is an estimate of possible base compensation that may be given to a qualified applicant at the time of posting. When setting pay, various factors will be taken into account such as but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.
UBMD Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,500.00 - $85,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
