Respiratory Therapist

Aperion Care; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Respiratory and Rehab of RI is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join our Coventry team. You’ll provide expert respiratory care for residents with complex needs and help them breathe easier while supporting their quality of life.

The role offers a flexible per diem schedule, competitive pay, and a specialized respiratory setting where your skills are valued. You’ll work with a supportive clinical team to make a real difference in residents’ lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Active Rhode Island respiratory care license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, subacute or long-term acute care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ respiratory status and implement plans as ordered.
• Care for residents on ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP and supplemental O2.
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning and airway management.
• Administer nebulizer treatments and other respiratory therapies.
• Monitor vital signs, SpO2 and treatment response.
• Assist with ventilator weaning and rehab goals.
• Maintain respiratory equipment per infection control standards.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support the nursing team.
• Educate residents, families and staff on respiratory care and equipment.
• Document assessments and treatments accurately and timely.

Skills

Ventilator care

Airway management

Nebulizer therapy

Oxygen therapy

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Resident education

Education

Respiratory therapy degree

NBRC credential (RRT/CRT)

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem
Respiratory and Rehab of RI | Coventry, RI

Respiratory and Rehab of RI, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Coventry, RI, is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team. In this role, you’ll provide expert respiratory care to residents with complex pulmonary needs, helping them breathe easier, build strength and achieve their best possible quality of life.

This per diem position offers a flexible schedule, making it a great fit for therapists looking to pick up extra shifts or balance other commitments.

What you’ll do

• Assess residents’ respiratory status and carry out respiratory care plans as ordered

• Provide care for residents on ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP and supplemental oxygen

• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning and airway management

• Administer nebulizer treatments, inhaled medications and other respiratory therapies

• Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation and resident response to treatment

• Assist with ventilator weaning and pulmonary rehabilitation goals

• Check, clean and maintain respiratory equipment in line with infection control standards

• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support the nursing team as needed

• Educate residents, families and staff on respiratory care and equipment

• Document all assessments and treatments accurately and on time

What we’re looking for

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program

• RRT or CRT credential through the NBRC (RRT preferred)

• Active Rhode Island respiratory care license in good standing

• Current BLS certification

• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience preferred

• Experience in long-term care, subacute or long-term acute care a plus

• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, resident-focused approach

Why join Respiratory and Rehab of RI?

• Flexible per diem schedule that works around your life

• Competitive pay

• A specialized respiratory setting where your skills are valued

• A supportive clinical team where your work makes a real difference in residents’ lives

Respiratory and Rehab of RI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.