Respiratory Therapist

Geneva Center for Rehab; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Continuing education

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Resident relationships with families

Quality of life focus

Job summary

Geneva Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our long-term care team. The RT will provide assessments, manage chronic respiratory conditions, and educate residents and families to improve quality of life.

You will collaborate with nursing and physician teams, perform respiratory treatments, and ensure accurate documentation while prioritizing safety and resident independence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Ohio.
• RRT credential preferred/required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing or geriatric respiratory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessments and ongoing care for long-term care residents.
• Monitor and manage chronic respiratory conditions including COPD and asthma.
• Provide oxygen therapy and prescribed treatments.
• Perform nebulizer treatments as ordered.
• Assist with tracheostomy care and ventilator management as applicable.
• Monitor respiratory status and communicate concerns to nursing staff and providers.
• Contribute to individualized resident care plans with respiratory input.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on conditions, treatments, oxygen safety, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, and responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote safety and quality of life.
• Assist with respiratory-related emergencies and follow facility protocols.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and infection-control practices.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Communication

Documentation

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

Ohio Respiratory Therapist license

RRT credential preferred/required

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Geneva Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our long-term care team. This position is ideal for a respiratory professional who enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents while providing consistent, high-quality respiratory care.

Our Respiratory Therapist will work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to manage chronic respiratory conditions, promote optimal lung function, and improve residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessments and ongoing respiratory care for long-term care residents.

• Monitor and manage residents with chronic respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and other cardiopulmonary disorders.

• Provide oxygen therapy and other prescribed respiratory treatments.

• Perform respiratory treatments, including nebulizer treatments, as ordered.

• Assist with tracheostomy care and management, as applicable.

• Provide ventilator and other respiratory equipment management for residents requiring advanced respiratory support.

• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and promptly communicate concerns to nursing staff and providers.

• Participate in care planning and contribute respiratory recommendations to individualized resident care plans.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory conditions, treatments, medications, oxygen safety, and equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory assessments, treatments, and resident responses.

• Collaborate with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to promote resident safety, comfort, and quality of life.

• Assist with respiratory-related emergency situations and follow facility protocols.

• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure appropriate infection-control and safety practices are followed.

• Support residents in maintaining the highest possible level of independence and function.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Ohio.

• RRT credential preferred/required

• Current BLS certification.

• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, or geriatric respiratory care preferred.

• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management.

• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to resident care.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Continuing education opportunities

• Supportive interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families

• A rewarding environment focused on quality of life and person-centered care