Impactful Respiratory Therapist - Post-Acute Care

Stillwater Post Acute; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Post-Acute in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head. The role includes supervising technicians and delivering therapies per policies.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree, a California license, and BLS/CPR certification, with preferred 6 months of SNF experience. Pay ranges from $38 to $44 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current California license as Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS/CPR certification required by hire (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan respiratory therapies.
• Administer and supervise respiratory treatments (IPPB, aerosol, chest PT, incentive spirometry).
• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests and maintain equipment.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

BLS/CPR knowledge

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

California Respiratory Therapist license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Stillwater Post-Acute in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under the Respiratory Department Head. The role includes supervising technicians and delivering therapies per policies.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree, a California license, and BLS/CPR certification, with preferred 6 months of SNF experience. Pay ranges from $38 to $44 per hour depending on experience.