IDD Respiratory Therapist

RHA Health Services, LLC; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Discount program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Respiratory Therapist in Greenville, NC. The role provides professional respiratory care to individuals with IDD in a residential setting, focusing on disease prevention, respiratory health, and clinical stability.

The position requires active NC licensure and a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. It supports a person-centered, interdisciplinary approach and involves on-site duties with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; IDD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed respiratory therapy services per physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Assess, monitor, and adjust care plans based on patient needs and responses.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to nursing staff and leadership.
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed, training staff as needed.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings with updates on respiratory status.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and functionality.
• Provide staff, family, and service user education on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
• Support infection control procedures and safety standards in the facility.
• Assist with quality assurance and facility assessments as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care

Documentation

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program graduate

Job description

We are hiring for:

IDD Respiratory Therapist

Type

Regular

The Respiratory Therapist will provide professional respiratory care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), focusing on preventing disease, promoting respiratory health, and maintaining clinical stability. This role supports a person-centered, interdisciplinary approach to healthcare and contributes to the safety and wellness of service users in a residential setting.

Location

Greenville, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

$32.00/hour + (depending on role and experience)

Schedule

12-hour shifts; 7am - 7pm & 7pm - 7am, PRN

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users’ respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
• Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
• Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed, and train staff on proper administration when applicable.
• Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
• Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality.
• Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
• Support workers’ compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management.
• Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments (e.g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
• Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.
• May access and appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina (required)
• Minimum two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus

Other Duties

• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit needs.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Pre-employment screening

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked,before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program :to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k)retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs forhypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.