Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Skilled Nursing Care

Respire Health LLC; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Respire Health LLC in Nebraska is seeking a qualified Licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents, develop care plans, perform CPT and Spirometry, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires current LRT credential, state licensure, BLS, and experience in SNF or hospital settings. Strong documentation, communication, and travel for new contracts are expected.

Qualifications

• Current LRT credential
• Current state licensure
• BLS certification via American Heart Association
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, subacute, or hospital settings preferred
• Knowledge of pulmonary disease management, oxygen therapy, CPT, and Spirometry

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and monitor residents with respiratory conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans.
• Perform respiratory treatments per physician orders.
• Perform Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) as ordered.
• Perform Spirometry testing and communicate results to providers.
• Monitor oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, and airway clearance techniques.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory disease management.
• Identify changes in respiratory status and promptly notify providers.
• Assist with reducing hospital readmissions through proactive respiratory management.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and resident responses in the medical record.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, and medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with state law, facility requirements, infection-control, resident-rights, physician orders, and company quality standards
• Promote a positive relationship with skilled nursing facilities.
• Any other duties as requested by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT)

State licensure

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

EMR: Point Click Care

Job description

Respire Health LLC in Nebraska is seeking a qualified Licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents, develop care plans, perform CPT and Spirometry, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires current LRT credential, state licensure, BLS, and experience in SNF or hospital settings. Strong documentation, communication, and travel for new contracts are expected.