Autonomous Respiratory Therapist — Post-Acute (PRN)

Banyan Pulmonary Services; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Banyan Pulmonary Services in Missouri is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for travel between nearby partner facilities. You’ll provide hands-on respiratory care, perform nebs and airway clearance, and track resident progress with autonomy and collaboration with nursing and physicians.

In this relationship-based role you’ll be the building’s respiratory expert, lead care plans over weeks and months, and contribute to better outcomes in post-acute settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved respiratory therapy program.
• Active state and national RT license in good standing (RRT or CRT).
• Current BLS (or within 30 days of hire).
• ACLS if working ventilator units (or within 6 months of hire).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on respiratory care — nebs, assessments, airway clearance, and more.
• Track resident progress and adjust care plans over time.
• Partner directly with nursing and physicians to improve outcomes.
• Be the respiratory expert in the building.

Skills

Respiratory care

Independent work

Communication

Collaborative with clinicians

Education

AMA‑approved respiratory therapy program

Active state and national RT license (RRT/CRT)

Job description

Banyan Pulmonary Services in Missouri is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for travel between nearby partner facilities. You’ll provide hands-on respiratory care, perform nebs and airway clearance, and track resident progress with autonomy and collaboration with nursing and physicians.

In this relationship-based role you’ll be the building’s respiratory expert, lead care plans over weeks and months, and contribute to better outcomes in post-acute settings.