Registered Respiratory Therapist

Veterans Health Administration

Danville (IL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 97,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Danville, IL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop care plans and improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes evaluating therapy efficacies and advanced airway and ventilation management.

Responsibilities include using patient data to assess plans, consulting to ensure quality care, managing airway and ventilation, and implementing complex respiratory care such as protocols and

Qualifications

Must be able to collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals.
Experience evaluating efficacy of respiratory therapies.
Skilled in advanced airway and ventilation management.

Responsibilities

Using data and patient assessment to establish an appropriate plan of care.
Consulting with physicians to ensure quality of care within specialty.
Managing airway and ventilation using appropriate modalities.
Implementing complex respiratory care protocols and modalities including bronchoscopy and home ventilators.
Performing arterial line placement and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Collaborative care

Therapy evaluation

Airway ventilation management

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Registered Respiratory Therapist must have the ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes. Skilled in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities and skilled in performing advanced airway and ventilation management.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: Using data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty. Managing and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means.

Determining and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation. Monitoring critical systems. Using advanced modes of ventilation and outpatient services, such as home ventilators and COPD case management. Suggesting alternate modes of treatment where indicated based on assessment and analysis of patient response to treatment.

Performing invasive procedures such as arterial line placement. Serving as a preceptor to lower graded staff. Leading projects developing new policies, procedures or protocols. Previous home care experience is preferred but not required. Work Schedule: Fulltime. Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09900F. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.