Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Advanced Care & Education

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Disability coverage

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct pediatric respiratory care in a homecare setting, performing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation within regulatory standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, and maintaining high safety and quality through ongoing professional development.

Licensure: RRT, BLS, accredited Respiratory Therapy program; bachelor’s degree preferred; no prior supervisory

Qualifications

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy program, RRT licensure, Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification, and preferred bachelor’s degree.
• No prior experience or supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Effective communication, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Educating patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, troubleshooting, and applying clinical knowledge, including advanced skills like ECMO support, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab procedures.
• Continuously seeking professional development and managing priorities effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educational ability

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ECMO

Mechanical ventilation

Bronchoscopy

Sleep lab procedures

Job description

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct pediatric respiratory care in a homecare setting, performing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation within regulatory standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient education, and maintaining high safety and quality through ongoing professional development.

Licensure: RRT, BLS, accredited Respiratory Therapy program; bachelor’s degree preferred; no prior supervisory