Per Diem Respiratory Therapist — Skilled Nursing

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Los Altos, CA is actively hiring a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing facility team on a per-diem basis. The RT will provide respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies, focusing on subacute and long-term care patients.

The ideal candidate holds a current RT license, BLS, and has experience in SNF or long-term care.

Qualifications

• Current RT license in good standing (state-specific).
• BLS required (ACLS preferred, if applicable).
• SNF, subacute, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments (neb treatments, oxygen therapy, trach care, suctioning, etc.)
• Monitor and assess patient respiratory status
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen delivery systems
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to optimize patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory therapies as needed

Skills

RT license in good standing

BLS

ACLS preferred

SNF/long-term care experience

Communication & documentation

Job description

Gilroy Healthcare Center in Los Altos, CA is actively hiring a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing facility team on a per-diem basis. The RT will provide respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies, focusing on subacute and long-term care patients.

The ideal candidate holds a current RT license, BLS, and has experience in SNF or long-term care.