Now Hiring: Regional Respiratory Therapist
Momentous Health
Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist passionate about improving the quality of life for residents in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities? Momentous Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Regional Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical leadership, support respiratory care services, and promote excellence in resident care across multiple facilities.
Position Summary
The Regional Respiratory Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supporting respiratory therapy services across assigned facilities. This position provides clinical expertise, staff education, and quality assurance to ensure residents receive safe, effective, and compassionate respiratory care.
The Regional Respiratory Therapist works closely with facility leadership, nursing teams, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of respiratory services.
This position will oversee three facilities in Vandalia, Sidney and Franklin
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight and support for respiratory therapy services across assigned facilities.
- Assess residents' respiratory needs and assist with the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Support the management of residents requiring oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and other respiratory interventions.
- Conduct facility visits to evaluate respiratory care practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure adherence to established clinical standards.
- Educate and train nursing staff and respiratory therapy personnel on respiratory care procedures, equipment use, infection prevention, and resident safety.
- Monitor respiratory care documentation, treatment effectiveness, and compliance with physician orders.
- Assist facilities with respiratory-related clinical concerns, emergency situations, and changes in resident condition.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive resident outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
- Assist with the development and implementation of respiratory care policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor respiratory care equipment and ensure appropriate maintenance, safety, and availability.
- Support regulatory compliance, clinical audits, and preparation for surveys.
- Travel to assigned facilities as needed to provide ongoing clinical support and education.
Qualifications
- Current, active Respiratory Therapist license or credential required in accordance with applicable state regulations.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
- Minimum of three years of clinical respiratory therapy experience preferred.
- Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or post-acute care preferred.
- Previous regional, leadership, supervisory, or clinical educator experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and travel between assigned facilities.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive clinical leadership team.
- The opportunity to influence respiratory care quality across multiple facilities.